Job Postings-K-6th Grade

PYMATUNING VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT posts the following certified position openings for the 2011-2012 school year: (2) Kindergarten Teachers, (2) First Grade Teachers, (1) Sixth Grade Teacher and (1) Title Interventionist at Primary School.  Interested candidates must submit a resume, credentials, and letter of interest to: Alex Geordan, Superintendent, Pymatuning Valley Local Schools, Route 6, West, P.O. Box 1180, Andover, Ohio 44003.  Deadline for application: 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th.

 

 

 

Submitted by: Janet Armbruster

Employment Coordinator

Career Development & Employment Services

Gannon University

 

Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations to the following May 2011 Graduates!

·         Albert Benedict

·         Dustin Burger

·         Isaac Cary

·         Leanna Derrick

·         Katie Eggleston

·         Hannah Finegan

·         Emily Fisher

·         Kaitlyn Foley

·         Tiffany Gardner

·         Morgan Gaylor

·         Courtney Gledhill

·         Erica Hassen

·         Amanda Juchno

·         Ashley Kent

·         Kylie Krause

·         Jill Laboda

·         Stephanie Lawrence

·         Jennifer Miller

·         Nicole Peters

·         Anthony Petrella

·         Megan Pilar

·         David Reichard

·         Leah Rusbarsky

·         Casey Stroyne

·         Emily Wainwright

·         Lauren Willis

·         Sara Eisert-Wlodarczyk

 

 

The faculty and staff of the School of Education wish you all well! 

 

The School of Education also wishes a safe and happy summer break to all of our underclassmen. We’ll see you in the fall!

Finals Week!

Happy Finals week to all!

 

Please note that senior portfolio presentations will be taking place this week.  The schedule is below.

 

In addition, our Teacher Appreciation Dinner will be held Wednesday at 6 pm.  We look forward to seeing all those who have made reservations!

 

Have a great finals week!

 

 

 

School of Education

Portfolio Presentation Schedule

Monday, May 2, 2011 – Thursday, May 5, 2011

 

Monday, May 2

8:00-9:00     Emily Wainwright

9:00-10:00  Courtney Gledhill

10:00-11:00     Emily Fisher

11:00-12:00     Sara Eisert-Wlodarczyk

1:00-2:00     Tiffany Gardner

2:00-3:00     Kylie Krause

3:00-4:00     Amanda Juchno

4:00-5:00     Leanna Derrick

 

Tuesday, May 3

8:00-9:00     Stephanie Lawrence

9:00-10:00  Albert Benedict

10:00-11:00     Jennifer Miller

1:00-2:00     Erica Hassen

2:00-3:00     Casey Stroyne

3:00-4:00     Kaitlyn Foley

4:00-5:00     Megan Pilar

5:00-6:00     Hannah Finegan

 

Wednesday, May 4

8:00-9:00     Isaac Cary

9:00-10:00  Dustin Burger

10:00-11:00     Anthony Petrella

11:00-12:00     Ashley Kent

1:00-2:00     Katie Eggleston

2:00-3:00     Lauren Willis

 

Thursday, May 5

11:00-12:00     David Reichard

1:00-2:00     Morgan Gaylor

2:00-3:00     Nicole Peters

3:00-4:00     Leah Rusbarsky

4:00-5:00     Jill Laboda

 

 

Presentations on will take place in Palumbo, Room 2019. Presentations are from 15-20 minutes in length, followed by questions/discussion with the reviewers. The reviewers will then ask the presenter and guests to leave while the portfolios are assessed. After the reviewers have completed their evaluation, the reviewers will discuss the commendations and recommendations with the teacher candidate. Gannon faculty members are invited to attend as reviewers or observers. Education majors who will student teach in the fall of 2011 are invited to attend as silent observers.    

 

Please note that once the door is closed, observers will not be permitted to enter.

                                                                                                                                                                  4/26/11

 

Waldameer Park Field Trip Opportunity

Attention Education Majors

The R. Benjamin Wiley Charter School is seeking two or three volunteers for a May 20 field trip to Waldameer Park in Erie, PA

Volunteers would meet the teacher, Mrs. Stephanie Krzak, at the charter school (located at 1446 East Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16507) around 9 am.  Mrs. Krzak's students are 7th and 8th grade students. They will be doing physical science activities in the park while enjoying the rides. Volunteers would be working with and supervising small groups of students. The group will return to the charter school around 2:30 pm. This is a great opportunity, especially for middle level and secondary majors.

Please contact Dr. Forbes (forbes001) if you are able to assist. She will provide you with the activities packet in advance as well as contact information for Mrs. Krzak.

Submitted by
Leighann S. Forbes, Ed.D
Director, Middle Level and Secondary Education

Invitation for Student Teachers: The National Student Teacher and Supervision Conference

 

The National Student Teacher and Supervision Conference is being held at Slippery Rock University on April 28 and 29, 2011. Please let your current student teachers know of this event. Recent alumni are also invited to register and attend. Teacher candidate registration is only $35.

 

The website, which provides details about the conference, is:      http://www.student-teacher-supervision.org/

 

On the site is information about the Student Teacher Poster Session. Last year over 60 school administrators from western PA participated and some individuals obtained job interviews. To participate, teacher candidates must register for the conference. Registration is only $35 and includes meals.

 

Sherri Morris from the Wake County School District (Raleigh, North Carolina) will be presenting a session on “Teaching in the South”. She will also be interviewing candidates on Saturday, April 30, in McKay Education Building, Room 115. She is interested in Special Education, Secondary Math, Science, English and Foreign Language. This is open to anyone but in case there is a large turnout preference will be given to those who have registered for the conference.

 

 

Welcome Prospective Students!

Education Day is
Monday, April 4!  

 

We will be hosting prospective students on campus.  Please say hello and help them to feel welcome!

 

 

Advising Day

FYI…Advising Day is Wednesday!

 

Here’s a copy of the Advising Day Schedule.  Please make sure that you print a copy of your Academic Evaluation (from GU Express)and bring it with you.

 

Advising Day Schedule

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

 

Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education and Early Childhood/Early Intervention - Palumbo 2005

9:00 am – 10:30 am               Current Freshmen

·         Early Childhood, PreK-4

·         Early Childhood, PreK-4 and Special Education, PreK-8

·         All Levels of Early Childhood/Early Intervention

 

10:30 am – Noon                    Current Sophomores

·         Early Childhood, PreK-4

·         Early Childhood, PreK-4 and Special Education, PreK-8

 

Noon – 1:00 pm                      Lunch

 

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm                 Current Juniors and Seniors

·         Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education

 

Middle Level Majors – Palumbo 2007

9:00 am – 10:00 am               Middle Level 4-8 and Middle Level 4-8/Special Education PreK-8

 

Secondary Majors – Palumbo 2012

9:00 am – 10:00 am               Biology and Foreign Language Majors

10:00 am – Noon                    Social Studies-(Please check your email for specific times)             

Noon – 1:00 pm                      Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm                 Mathematics Majors

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm                 English Majors

 

Mrs. Merritt’s Advisees – Palumbo 2007

10:00 am – Noon                               

 

 

 

Submitted by: Leighann S. Forbes, Ed.D.