May 20, 2014
To all staff:
The Master Teacher Program is a portfolio-based assessment that allows teachers to demonstrate excellence according to these five criteria: Consistent Leadership, Focused Collaboration, Focus on Students and Environment, Focus on Content, Instruction and Assessment, and Continued Professional Growth. Teachers work diligently to compile their portfolios by reflecting deeply on their teaching practice.
Three of our colleagues have fulfilled the requirements for the Master Teacher Designation. This entitles them to receive a senior professional educator license within the next 5 years upon their next license renewal. To all teachers who participated in the process, we applaud your commitment to your students and the profession. Your dedication to teaching and learning is impressive.
Congratulations to the teachers who have recently earned the designation:
Tiffany Jordan-Shaw
Jennifer Thomas
Christine Smrdel
These teachers will be recognized on Convocation Day, at the regular September Board Meeting and on the District website. Information about the Master Teacher program is available on the district website under the "Staff" tab. Look for information in the fall about the program for next year.
Sincerely,
Anna Costanzo
Master Teacher Committee Chair
Committee Members:
Karlene Sa'ad
Joyce Bukovac
Octavia Reid, Ed.D
Paul Lombardo
Lia Radke, Candidate Support Program Facilitator