Let’s Problem Solve K-2
October 9, 1994 by James Krouse
Teachers implemented new instructional strategies in mathematics with the supportive classroom materials produced with an Ellison Letter Machine. Team members: Carole Smith, Val Flynt, Marie Woods, Cynthia Oviatt, Lynne Slater, Sherry Balbier, Sharon Post, Donah Shive, Patrick Dooner, teachers.
| Year: | 1994 – 1995 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $1,000 |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |
First Annual Writer’s Conference
November 13, 1993 by Reaching Heights
All sixth and seventh graders read, wrote, and interacted with award-winning author and Roxboro graduate Kathryn Reiss during her two-day residency. The project encouraged students to value writing and reading. Team members: Mary Gibson (project manager), Peggy Beam, Cynthia Householder, Jan Johnston, Mark Kevesdy, Lynn Kittredge, Debra Oden, Deborah Straniero, Karen Gotwald.
Year: 1993-1994
Subject: Reading
Amount: $1,500
Project Manager: Mary Gibson
School: Roxboro Elementary
Ninth Grade Teacher Insight and Support Group
October 9, 1993 by James Krouse
Teachers of ninth graders participated in a series of workshops to explore social and emotional barriers that inhibit student success and strategies to build student-teacher relationships that foster academic engagement.
| Year: | 1993 – 1994 |
| Subject: | Professional Development |
| Amount: | $1,350 |
| Project Manager: | Kaye Price |
| School: | Cleveland Heights High School |
Investigating Portfolio Assessment
October 9, 1993 by James Krouse
A team of Canterbury teachers studied student assessment and practiced using the portfolio approach to supplement their evaluation of student progress.
| Year: | 1993 – 1994 |
| Subject: | Professional Development |
| Amount: | $1,400 |
| Project Manager: | Sharon Post |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |
Skill Development Through Technology
October 9, 1993 by James Krouse
The purchase of computer software made it possible to provide extra skill practice to a target group of students to increase their reading or math proficiency. Team members: Judi Wolf, project manager; Sheila Murray, Media Specialist; Enid Gurney, Child Services Specialist; Richard Snyder, Kim Snyder, parents; Brenda Wade, principal.
| Year: | 1993 – 1994 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $600 |
| School: | Fairfax Elementary School |
Cooking with Class
October 9, 1993 by James Krouse
The first grade team incorporated cooking with math, language arts, science and social studies. Team Members: Michele Ravestein, project manager; Carolyn Siegel, Anne Prech, Royse Crall, teachers; Linda Gay, principal.
| Year: | 1993 – 1994 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $300 |
| School: | Coventry Elementary School |