Academic Coach News & Notes
Keith Royer - December 2014
About Me
I am coming to Annville-Cleona from the Donegal School District. I have been teaching there for the last 13 1/2 years; in 3rd grade, then 5th grade, and most recently I have been teaching 4th grade for the last 6 1/2 years. I have served as a member of the Language Arts Committee, Head of the Math Committee, building-level tech, A/V Coordinator (for assemblies, plays, musicals, etc.), Producer of our TV Studio, Curriculum Council and Wellness Committee member, piloted a 1:1 computer classroom, and coached junior high basketball for 6 years. I have presented for PD and at conferences, ranging from the State-wide Title 1 Conference in Pittsburgh to the district level.
Email: kroyer@acschools.org
Phone: 5070
What is my role as an Academic Coach?
What it is...
- to increase student engagement
- facilitate onsite professional development sessions
- co-teach lessons in the classroom
- facilitate teacher participation in technology programs and activities
- model the integration of technology into all curricular areas
- model lessons in the classroom
- assist teachers in securing resources
- assist with analysis and utilization of student data
- one-on-one, small group, and large group planning and implementation
- provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers
- an advocate and voice for you, the teachers
What it is not...
- an administrator
- a supervisor
- an evaluator
- to fix computer issues
How do you schedule a time? Click on the appropriate link for your building below.
Annville Elementary - Mondays
Cleona Elementary - Wednesdays
Secondary School - Tuesdays/Thursdays
- I will need travel time (Fridays) between buildings, so please check the schedule before you pick your time.
*Schedule is currently set-up through the end of January.
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App for the Primary
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App for the Intermediate
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App for the Secondary
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