Know Different
Take it from teachers who know different.
#teachertalk
Dennis Dill, Jewett School of the Arts
A student just shared this picture with me ... the dog house she built in the #FabLab for her dog Cinnamon. This is really what the class is all about.
Timothy Frost, Ridge Community High School
#mlk #future #youthvoice #youngpeoplematter #speakup #ihaveadream #theirfuture #worldleaders #worldchangers #highschool #highschoolstudents #highschoolenglish #highschoolteacher #highschoolenglishteacher #seniors #seniorvoices #seniorstudents #classof2020 #lovepolkschools #nctevillage
Amanda Fleming, Kathleen Middle School
Kathleen Middle teacher Amanda Fleming and her students created a New Year's resolution board. Lots of great goals in these stars!
#lovepolkschools #polkcounty #polkcountyschools #polkschools #lakeland #lakelandflorida
What's in this issue?
- Reading and Writing in All Content Areas
- New Teacher Seminar - Tenoroc High Teacher Saves the Night!
- Introducing Class IV of Leading from the Classroom
- EdCamp Polk Recap
- First Look at the Spring Emerge Presenters!
- Spotlight on Polk Educators
2nd Graders Take On Science Research Projects!
2nd Grade, Lincoln Avenue Academy
2nd grade’s Museum of Knowledge was a huge success this week! They had so much fun showcasing their research to family and friends.
Shakin' it up in Math!
Mallory Williamson, 5th Grade, Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lee y Dibuja in Español
(Read and Draw in Spanish!)
First, students read the text, "Billy quiere casarse con las botas rosadas."
(Billy wants to marry pink boots.)
Evinery Jimenez, World Language, Auburndale High School
Do you recognize anyone? Stay tuned for more information about these presenters and their breakout sessions!
Scroll down to the Calendar Section to RSVP Now!
Top Row L to R:
Shellie Jeske - Teacher Engagement Analyst
Tomeka Thompson - Teacher Engagement Coordinator
Adam Smith - Brigham Academy
Jessica Gilbert & Whitney Gier - Stephens Elementary
Middle Row L to R:
Kelsey Whalen - Lake Gibson Middle
Jessica Solano - Teacher Engagement Leader
Jackie Vickers - Oscar J. Pope Elementary
Alisha Hinton - Mulberry Middle
Bottom Row L to R:
Dr. Shaime Cortes - Stephens Elementary
Sheryl Rogers - Inwood Elementary
Amber Screen - Philip O'Brien Elementary
Fatmeh Hafer, Tenoroc High School
Titan Apparel, a partnership between Tenoroc and Junior League of Lakeland, had its grand opening today. This effort was led by Mrs. Hafer, Tenoroc's Literacy Coach and aspiring leader! Titan Transition and the Construction Academy pitched in to help too. The clothes closet will help our students in need at THS.
#Tenoroc #lovepolkschools #THS #PositiveVibes #CommunityMatters #BeInsipred
Tiera Collins, Eagle Lake Elementary School
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Polk County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to these elite educators in Polk!
Dr. Vincent M. Miller II, a math teacher at Winter Haven High, is the 2020 Polk County Teacher of the Year!
Kay Llewellyn, a principal secretary at Dixieland Elementary in Lakeland, is our district’s 2020 School-Related Employee of the Year!
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New Teacher Seminar
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020, 05:00 PM
Haines City Senior High School, Hornet Drive, Haines City, FL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Spring Emerge Symposium
Friday, Feb 21, 2020, 05:00 PM
Jim Miles Professional Development Center, Wallace Road, Lakeland, FL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Teacher Engagement
- Teacher Support
- Teacher Leadership
- District Culture
Contact us today to see how you can plug in and be a part of a community of learners focused on supporting your growth, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Email: teacherengagement@polk-fl.net
Website: http://thehub.polk-fl.net/hr/teacherengagement/
Location: 1907 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL, USA
Phone: 863-534-0781
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teacherengagement/
Twitter: @TeachEngagePCPS
Teacher Engagement Sponsors
Grand Canyon University
https://degree.gcu.edu/lps/eapa/chss/polkschoolsfl/step-1/?utm_source=EAP-PolkSchoolsFL
Carolina Burdier
University Development Counselor
407-988-9381