Within the Hilliard City Schools we focus on instilling a passion for growth in ourselves, our staff and our students. We push ourselves to #TheEdge each day to be the best for our students, colleagues, district, parents and the community we serve. We expect to be at the top of our profession. We push to be innovative, to take risk, to demonstrate a growth mindset and to stay above the line. We strive to provide a world class experience for our students that prepares them to be ready for tomorrow. We believe we have created this environment within our district because of the amazing staff that we have in front of our students each day. Those staff members all are relentless in their pursuit to #BeELITE in their classroom for their students.
So today we pressed pause and took time to simply say "thank you". To show gratitude for all the little and big things these professionals do each day to create a first class experience for our students. To let them know that they are appreciated and that their hard work does not go unnoticed. These teachers demonstrate a passion for growth which has created a classroom culture that promotes risk taking and fosters student growth both academically and socially! They are preparing students to be Ready for Tomorrow! THANK YOU!
We hope you enjoy reading about the first in a series of HCSD Walks of Gratitude! This week we feature Davidson HS and Weaver MS.
Davidson High School
Dan Owens- Mr. Owens is an absolute asset to the
staff, students, and families of Davidson High School. He works tirelessly to
make learning accessible for all of his students, while simultaneously setting
lofty standards of achievement. His quick wit and authentic sense of humor
create a fun, energizing, and relevant learning environment. His impact here at
Davidson spreads much wider than even he realizes; he cares deeply, works
diligently, and teaches intentionally. Congratulations Mr. Owens!
Caitlin Holland– Ms. Holland is everyone's dream
inclusion teacher! She embraces the co-teaching model to its fullest
extent. As a co-teacher is an active participant in the planning,
assessing, and teaching. In addition, she is one of the most organized
teachers in our building. She even models this with her students on her
caseload, helping them to organize the progress towards their IEP goals on Google
docs. Caitlin develops a genuine relationship with all of the
families on her caseload. Caitlin is frequently complimented by
her families and her colleagues for the exceptional job she does on a
daily basis. We are so thankful to have Caitlin as a member of the
Davidson team.
Todd Heinlen- (5x2)^2 (five times two, squared) is
the percent Todd would be given as a mathematics teacher. Todd is
exceptional teacher in the classroom. He is one of the most
reflective teachers on his instruction and his students’ achievements.
He is constantly challenging himself to push his students to their
greatest potential. This continues to happen even with an average AP Calc
score of 4.5 (out of possible 5). We are so grateful to have a
strong instructional teacher, but even more thankful for the huge heart he has
for each of his students.
Officer Rich Quigley- Officer Quigley is an
outstanding member of our Davidson community. He brings a sense of safety and
security to our staff and students. Additionally, he has established
enduring relationships with our community. In addition, he provides an
overabundance of support to our administration and brings levity to complex
situations. Furthermore, Officer Quigley is a moral man with integrity
who is a role model to all. We are extremely grateful to have Officer
Quigley as a member of the Davidson family.
Bonnie
Bloom- Mrs. Bloom is truly a valued and appreciated Davidson
staff member who always has her students’ best interest at heart. For example, Bonnie has enthusiastically
embraced the Blended Learning model in her classroom and always presents her
students with challenging, life- applicable, and interesting lessons. After all, who doesn’t like to (safely) play
with fire while in AP Chemistry class?
Furthermore, Bonnie is a National Board Certified and Master Teacher. In addition, Bonnie is a member of the
Hilliard City Schools’ LPDC Committee and is an HEA building representative. Finally, Bonnie has presented at numerous
local, state, and national conventions, is Davidson’s Science Department
Facilitator, and serves on many building and district committees. A HUGE thank you and congratulations, Bonnie!
Weaver Middle School
Shannon Murlin - As an Art teacher at Weaver, Shannon continues to demonstrate her passion for helping others both during the school day and beyond. Advising our 8th Grade Leadership Academy with two of her colleagues, she teaches her students the importance of giving back to their community both locally and beyond our four walls. Mrs. Murlin is constantly seeking ways to instill pride and selfless giving with our Weaver students. She believes, as we each believe on the Weaver staff, that this is to be an essential component of the middle level journey.
Jill Battista - Mrs. Battista continues to show her commitment to the implementation of instructional best practices in her classroom and with her colleagues. Jill exemplifies the Power of the Team by engaging herself in meaningful collaboration with her colleagues within her department and across the district. Working with a diverse group of learners, Jill pushes her professional growth and seeks out resources to guide her teaching.
Janeen Robinson - Being a leader is much more than the title alone. Mrs. Robinson continues to encourage and support her colleagues to the edge of their own teaching and learning through her leadership. Shaping the work that we do at Weaver, Janeen is a leader well beyond her language arts classroom and her colleagues appreciate her willingness to embrace challenges and seek solutions.
Jeanette Muzzalupo - Each year at Weaver we have the opportunity to share our passion for music with our staff, our students and our community. Mrs. Muzzalupo has redefined her role as a choir teacher and has demonstrated to others that the impact we each have is well beyond the classroom. Jeanette embraces the community in her desire to share the music that she creates with her students. She gives, tirelessly, to each of us.
Cathy Emmons - Instructional best practices, community advocate and a passionate educator, Ms. Emmons inspires others with her willingness to be transparent in her learning. Cathy not only embraces challenges, she has the fortitude to work collectively with her colleagues to work through those challenges. Ms. Emmons continues to embrace the work of Weaver and the work of the Hilliard City Schools.
Justin Swallie - Instructional best practices, community advocate
and a passionate educator, Mr. Swallie inspires others with his willingness to
be transparent in his learning. Justin not only embraces challenges, he has the
fortitude to work collectively with his colleagues to work through those challenges.
Mr. Swallie continues to embrace the work of Weaver and the work of the
Hilliard City Schools.
Tharp Sixth Grade Building
Paige Canale
Mindy Colburn
Nate King
Michael Gift
Dana Schultz
Jessica Hogan
Thank you to our building administration for fostering cultures in their buildings that allow staff to #BeELITE.
- Hilliard Davidson HS - Aaron Cookson(@adcut2), Lauren Schmidt, Nate Bobek(@nathanbobek), Brian Moore, Jeremey Scally(@jscally55), Erica O'Keefe
- Hilliard Weaver MS - Craig Vroom (@Vroom6) and Samantha Althouse (@sammyalthouse)
- Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade - Cori Kindl and Scott Snyder (@bulldog80scott)
With Gratitude,
Dawn Sayre(@dsayre32), Mark Tremayne(@t_livinthedream) and John Bandow
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