1997 - 1998 probably showed my greatest growth as a professional. I was both presenter and attendee, was given two great honors, worked as Westminster's first Student Teacher Coordinator for the Keene State Education Department, and continued to develop a music program that has affected all of the children in the North Wing at the Westminster Center School.
I traveled to Japan as recipient of a fellowship in honor of William J. Fulbright. This honor was given to me by the Japanese government along with two hundred other educators from the United States. We visited 3 schools, Nagasaki University, listened to lectures by national dignitaries, and learned much about the country. Much of what I did is highlighted in my journal.
State Winner of the Compaq Teaching with Technology Award. A $1,000 award for excellence in technology integration was given to me in support of successfully integrating the Internet into the primary classroom. My entry was accepted and I used the money to buy a color printer, digital camera, supplies, and speakers for our classroom.
Workshop Presentation
Coalition of Essential Schools - Fall Forum
San Francisco, CA
"Knee to Knee - Conflict Resolution in the Primary Classroom" was an extremely well received resentation of a daily conflict resolution program used by my students.
Student Teacher Coordinator for Westminster Schools
Keene, NH
First site coordinator for Westminster Schools
Colson Foundation Grant Recipient
Made weekly recorder lessons possible for 72 students.
