2011 Oklahoma Fund for Teachers Fellows
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Bixby Public Schools
Jan Walker, Lori Adams, Erin Hartog, Kristan Mahaffey
Bixby HS, Bixby MS, Bixby North ES, North 4th-5th & 6th Grade Center
Attend the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association conference in National Harbor, MD, to learn specific therapy techniques that address needs of all students through evidence-based practices.*
Bokoshe Public Schools
Diane Reece
Bokoshe Elementary School
Attend multiple theatrical workshops for teachers in New York City to create a fine arts program for the classroom, after-school programs and summer sessions.
Broken Arrow Private School
Shawn Smith
Summit Christian Academy
Explore sites from Colonial and Revolutionary eras in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., to strengthen lessons on early American history.
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Kathryn Cook, Robin Parker
Arrow Springs ES
Participate in an Earthwatch Expedition in Trinidad researching endangered leatherback sea turtles to create a cross-grade level unit for first and fourth graders to collaboratively learn the scientific method.*
Kelly Parrott, Kristine Weyher
Park Lane ES
Using Annette Langen's Felixseries as inspiration, explore the landmarks and educational systems of England, France and Germany to dramatically recreate these European cultures in the classroom.*
Career Technology Centers
Bryan Cauthon
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Participate in a two-week course at the Culinary Institute of America exploring the flavors and techniques associated with Mexican cuisine to lead students in a deeper understanding of and appreciation for a regional fare that represents their culture.
Betty Lowrance
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Attend the Independent Student Media Summer Film Workshop in Burbank, CA, to create a video production curriculum that prepares students for careers in multimedia fields.
Julie Roberds
Green Country Technology Center
Attend the Independent Student Media Summer Film Workshop in Burbank, CA, to enhance the instruction of film production and inspire students' pursuit of skills and careers not commonly sought out in a rural community.
David Shields, Shelly Smith
Meridian Technology Center
Observe engineering practices at German auto manufacturers to improve teaching techniques and create an International Automotive unit that equips students with the most current technology skills.*
Catholic Diocese of Tulsa
Therese Iten, Debra Oakley
St. Pius X Catholic School
Tour sites comprising Greek mythology while exploring the country's history, geography and culture to develop a cross-curricular study exploring all aspects of Greece.*
Cleveland Public Schools
Elizabeth Mosier
Cleveland Primary School
Tour Alaska with a naturalist and historian, gathering materials on the state’s history, culture and animals, to compare Alaska and Oklahoma.
Edmond Public Schools
Tracee Potter, Julie White
Clyde Howell Early Childhood Center
Attend the Conscious Discipline Institute in Orlando, FL, exploring the relationship between brain development and behavior, to help students behave in ways that create a positive learning environment.*
Enid Public Schools
Martha O'Banion, Edna Strimple
Hoover ES, Mckinley ES
Attend the Oak Leaf Bluegrass & Mountain Music Festival in Virginia and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., to explore the musical connection between African heritage and American jazz.*
Hulbert Public Schools
Candie Rankin, Blaise Glory
Hulbert ES, Hulbert HS
Explore sites in England, France and New York popularized by children’s literature to develop units that will help students gain reading proficiency while fostering curiousity about global cultures.*
Mangum Public Schools
Paula Banister, Sherri Toole
Edison ES
Using processing skills incorporating all five senses, explore the Galapagos Islands to integrate research and materials into a new cross-curricular unit.*
Moss Public Schools
Cherina Brown
Moss HS
Travel throughout Scotland analyzing the use of geometry in the construction of castles, historic sites, formal gardens and landmarks to underscore the real world application of math in everyday life.
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Michelle Barnes
Parmelee ES
Attend the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, to learn techniques for empowering students' to think creatively, use higher order thinking skills, problem solve and generate new ideas.*
Pauls Valley Public Schools
Jan Caldwell, Melinda Alfred
Pauls Valley HS, Pauls Valley JHS
Travel to Amsterdam, Paris and London, studying the lives of Holocaust victims and journal/memoir writers Anne Frank, Olga Levy, and Robert Clary, to present journaling as a valuable form of expression in everyday life.*
Ponca City Public Schools
Diana Blair, Tammy Bright
Garfield ES, Ponca City East MS
Journey down Germany's Fairy Tale Road, exploring the culture that inspired the Brothers Grimm, to create an immersive environment for students that fosters a passion for reading.*
Prague Public Schools
Billy Smith
Prague ES
Participate in the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge's tour of the "American Revolution South," gathering information and resources to make early American history relevant to students.
Putnam City Public Schools
Lorna Chavarria De Munger, Carrie Lenhart
Central ES
Explore Oaxaca, Mexico's culture, history and language to create a cultural awareness curriculum that connects an increasingly Hispanic student body with their language and culture.*
Francine Ruokangas
Kirkland ES
Attend the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, to learn techniques for empowering students to think creatively, use higher order thinking skills, problem solve and generate new ideas.*
Stillwater Public Schools
Eivi Deveny
Stillwater HS
Explore iconic sites of eight Spanish cities to provide students an authentic interpretation of contemporary Spain in the context of its past.
Tulsa Public Schools
Mark Bishop
Carver MS
Using Orwell's Animal Farm as a literary device, explore Vermont's organic, sustainable farms to discuss the book's theme of power and how the same lessons may be transferred to humane, sustainable farming practices.
Sondra Williamson
Henry Zarrow International School
Examine the design elements and history of Greek and Roman architecture in Europe to develop cross-curricular lessons on how these structures influence Tulsa’s architecture.
Linda Richmond
Wilson MS
Visit historically significant sites in Harlem, NY, and afterward attend a workshop at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, to connect the atrocities of denied civil rights and increase students' awareness of both time periods.
Union Public Schools
Julia Thomas, Jana Watters
Andersen ES
Explore Parisian sites popularized in children's books to bridge the gap between literature and life, and animate French characters and culture in the classroom.*
Teresa Bowker, Molly Linehan, Wendy McDaniel, Sarah Pace
Briarglen ES, Grove ES
Attend Teachers College’s Reading Project at Columbia University to help students discover reading for enjoyment, as well as information, and to emphasize literacy as vital to future success and quality of life.*
Deborra Bury, Traci Gardner, Lisa Gildea
Clark ES
Observe Australia's National Accelerated Literacy Program, which garners a 99% literacy rate, to develop and solidify language skills for struggling readers.*
Kathy Harding, Jennie Morris
Peters ES
Explore the plants, animals and geology of Australia's rainforest, researching the concept of an ecological niche, to enhance fourth grade science curriculum.*
Jennifer Cole, Jenny Stremler Jackson
Union HS
Participate in Ecology Project International's Galapagos Islands Teacher Training Program to teach marine ecosystems unfamiliar to students due to Oklahoma's land-locked location.*
Waurika Public Schools
Suzy Bruner
Waurika HS
Study the culture and cuisine of three distinct regions of Italy under the guidance of family cooks and famous chefs to enhance students' skills and better prepare them for culinary art careers.*
Weatherford Public Schools
Cathy Shadid
Weatherford HS
Study the culture and cuisine of three distinct regions of Italy under the guidance of family cooks and famous chefs to enhance students' skills and better prepare them for culinary art careers.*
Yukon Public Schools
Karen Evans, Carol Hirtzel
Yukon HS
Participate in a research-based/field-oriented program in Hawaii to provide students a better understanding of astronomy, ecosystems, and how recent seismographic activity in Oklahoma relates to global tectonics.*