The Arizona Charter Schools Association announced yesterday that BASIS Flagstaff Biology Teacher Sheri Jordan is a finalist in their Teacher of the Year award. “Sheri refuses to give up on students who are not performing well in her classroom. She tracks every assignment, lab report, quiz, and test score. If a student falls below a C average, she encourages them to come to her class before or after school or during lunch for additional tutoring. She has hosted pizza parties at her own expense … [Read more...] about Teacher of the Year Finalist from Basis
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Teacher Empowering Young Flagstaff Students
It is not too far of a stretch to say that teacher Daniel Belieff runs his fifth grade classroom like the Marine Corps, because basically, he does. “It is the Marine attitude. We train hard; we play hard,” he said. “In the center of our room, there are the 14 units of leadership that our whole classroom revolves around. Some of the traits are integrity, courage, enthusiasm and loyalty. Kids try to demonstrate all these traits in the classroom and outside the classroom. “I think there … [Read more...] about Teacher Empowering Young Flagstaff Students
Wells Fargo Saluting AZ Teacher of the Year
Wells Fargo is honoring Arizona’s Teacher of the Year on its ATMs across the state. From now until January 3, 2012 most of Wells Fargo’s 548 ATMs in Arizona will feature a screen congratulating 2011 Teacher of the Year Amanda McAdams. Wells Fargo’s ATM users also can learn more about McAdams teaching achievements by simply pressing a button on the screen. “At Wells Fargo, we believe it’s important to celebrate great teachers who encourage, support and inspire great results from … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo Saluting AZ Teacher of the Year
