The Latina Completion and Transfer Academy gives Latinas like myself direction and confidence
Our district is very focused on increasing our technology. Our district’s mission statement says: “The vision of the Warrior Run School District is to create an environment where students are able to recognize their highest potential. This will be achieved through a process of continual review of our defined goals in accordance with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. As a district we will prepare students to meet the various challenges they will encounter throughout their lives. Our achievements will become an avenue for the ongoing development of a highly successful school district as we advance towards the demands of the 21 century.”
Maryrose Reeves Allen and the Howard University Modern Dance Group Alexis Diggs Howard University Abstract In this paper, the work and impact of Maryrose Reeves Allen on Howard University’s campus is explored. Maryrose Reeves Allen was the head of the Department of Physical Education for Women at Howard University, and founder of the Howard University Modern Dance Group. Through a focus on physical, spiritual, mental health for women, she was able to build a program that enriched women, and created personal awareness.
Meli’sa’ thesis provided supportive research regarding the history and successful dance therapy interventions for working with African American male youth. As an African American, I think it is important to provide other dance therapist information for working with African American and educate them about our culture.
“The best part of what I do professionally is the ability to take action in more than one way,” Reed Oliver said. “I am able to provide concrete answers and support for each student’s individual needs, kind of like tailor making a suit in the form of education, specifically designed to fit each diverse student just right.” Reed Oliver is currently working on several big projects, including the development of a diversity flag display that will represent the diversity of L&C’s students, faculty and staff, the expansion of L&C’s international studies program, and reigniting L&C’s gospel choir. Reed Oliver graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Education Administration and Leadership from SIUE. She is a member of the Alton Community Awareness Panel and Women Empowering Women of Reliance Bank.
Over my short, seventeen-year lifetime, I have had passions in many areas, from geography to soccer to leadership. However, as I have grown older, I have had a growing passion for the schools in my area because they taught me everything that I know and have given me all the opportunities that I have taken advantage of. Because of this growing passion, I became involved in two very important organizations that influence the future of the Sartell – St. Stephen School District: the Community Schools Planning Initiative and the Sartell – St. Stephen Board Of Education. The Community Schools Planning Initiative was launched at the start of 2015 in order to come up with a vision for the future of the Sartell – St. Stephen School District and a plan to match that
The Alvin Ailey modern dance company is known internationally for their works and dancers but how they began is a very interesting story. The company formed in 1958 and just two years later one of the most memorable and notable performances of the company was created, “.Revelations”. Although Alvin Ailey was the creator and director of this company, Ailey’s style and the technique he used and that the company still uses stems from Lester Horton. Horton was a pivotal teacher for Ailey and inspired him to create a company and carry on this technique from Horton. This paper will illustrate the beginning influence Horton had on Ailey and how the company has grown overtime.
Essay 2 Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College High School Program is the only program in my knowledge that allow students to graduate with both an AA degree and a high school diploma. I am interested in this program because I will have to opportunity to grow academically and learn from the older students who attend Polk State. Since I have problems with socializing, I feel that attending college with mature students would help me become comfortable speaking to others and making new friends.
Our AVID Site Team and Instructional Leadership Team worked together to create Diamond Valley Middle School's mission and vision statement. At Diamond Valley Middle School, our vision is for all students to be grade-level proficient in all curricular areas and to achieve grade-level college and career readiness benchmarks to meet the demands of the 21st Century. Diamond Valley's mission is to accomplish our vision by: ● Maintain a positive safe School Climate by proactive approaches to meet the needs of all students; ● Bringing together stakeholders to work collaboratively for students; ● Providing enriched learning experiences for all students in every classroom; ● Measuring ALL students' academic and behavioral growth and development in each grade level; ● Closing the achievement gap between
I strongly believe that Appomattox Regional Governor’s School is going to improve my writing. I want more of an education in my focus area, literary arts, and in my academics. I think that Appomattox Regional Governor’s School is the best school to fulfill what I expect is going to be best my future. I hope to have experiences that will change my life and future. I have high hope and strong determination to accomplish my dreams of being a creative writer.
Having these opportunities led to Katherine being invited to the Rosenwald Foundation where they agreed to finance any study contributing towards her dance career, thus where she then spent two years in the Caribbean studying all aspects of dance. Within the 1930’s Katherine Dunham transformed
BACKGROUND Knowing the background of the job of interest not only provides an upper hand but an idea of what type of atmosphere it has been throughout the years. Knowing the history, key individuals, purpose statement and values, and mission statements can sometimes persuade applicants to apply for a job with the institution. Encountering this information has become much easier with the use of the internet and search engines. History “Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M University were first founded as land-grant colleges in 1876,” years later the A&M system was established in 1948 by the Texas Legislature.
The Oklahoma FFA Association has played a major role in my life. From the day I walked into my high school 's Ag room, I fell in love with the organization. I have always dreamt of becoming a state officer, and leading thousands of others. Because I am a senior this year, I am finally eligible to run for a state office position. Beginning in February, I will campaign and prepare so that I can hopefully be elected for a position this coming May.
In Austin, Texas, members of the Texas State Board of Education use persuasion to gain votes for their personal beliefs on whether teaching methods and textbook standards should be revised or upheld. Among the board members are citizens who are a variety of educators. Also, there are experts who come to voice their knowledge of new findings, and debate about old and new educational facts. Although there were experts, there was much debate on spoken facts.
Students should be taught the methods of a culture and the reasoning behind them. The Texas Education Agency should allow teachers or professors that are experts in these cultures teach the students and make learning about them fun. These classes will prove to be effective when the the students become adults, they will see the world in a whole new light. Benefits It is no secret that we have learned a vast amount about our world and its inhabitants .
