Description of this learning module
The purpose of this learning module is to provide information for teachers and administrators to learn ways to overcome barriers to participate in PLCs. The goal of this learning module is to provide teachers and administrators with resources to employ facilitation skills, create trust among colleagues, develop collective wisdom, build ownership, and take action to support student learning.
Subjects: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), collaboration, overcoming obstacles, resistance to change, student achievement, and finding time
Terms of Use: The learning cycle featured in this project is based on the STAR Legacy Cycle developed by the IRIS Center (2013;http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/) and based on the work of Dr. John Branford and colleagues (National Research Council, 2000).
About Us
Lindsay Lee is currently employed by Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools as an elementary teacher. During her 16 years of experience in the field of education she has served as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Her educational work ranges from early child development working with children as young as 6 weeks of age to college students aspiring to become teachers. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University in 2000 and currently holds a K-6 North Carolina teaching license. She later earned her Master of School Administration degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007 and currently holds a K-12 principal license. She is currently a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction EdD program at Gardner-Webb University. Her research interests include differentiated instruction and best instructional practices. Email: [email protected]
Audrey Moore is currently employed by Pitt County Schools as an Exceptional Children's teacher for students with Autism. During her more than 13 years experience, specializing in Autism and behavior disorders, Audrey has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In her previous county (Pasquotank County) she served as an Exceptional Children’s teacher for students with Autism as well as an Autism Specialist and a Formative-Assessment Facilitator. Awarded Teacher of the Year in 2006, Audrey currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Mental Retardation from Elizabeth City State University (2003), a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Learning Disabilities from Elizabeth City State University (2003), a Master of Arts in Education degree in Comprehensive Education/Special Education/Behavior Disorders from Western Carolina University (2012), and is currently pursuing her Educational Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She is licensed in Special Education – Mental Retardation (K-12), Special Education – Learning Disabilities (K-12), and Special Education – Behavior Disorders (K-12). Her research interests are Autism spectrum disorders, and the preparedness of students with severe needs for the post-secondary transition. Email: [email protected]
Angela Szakasits currently works as an Instructional Technology Facilitator for Brunswick County Schools. During her more than 16 years experience, she has taught in elementary and middle schools in addition to working with the gifted education program. She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She is licensed in Elementary Education (K-6), Reading (K-12), Academically and Intellectually Gifted (K-12), Instructional Technology Specialist (K-12), and Computer Education Endorsement. Her research interests are integrating technology into classroom practices and differentiated instruction. Email: [email protected]
Cynthia Wortham is currently employed by Wilson County Schools as the Secondary Curriculum Instructional Coordinator. She has more than 25 years of education experience including elementary teacher, reading teacher, literacy specialist, professional development coordinator, interim assistant principal and curriculum specialist. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Barton College. She is currently enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction EdD program at Gardner-Webb University. Her completed degrees include a BS in Early Childhood Education (K-4) and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education (K-6). She is also licensed in Academically and Intellectually Gifted Education (K-12), Reading (K-12), and Executive Leadership. She has training in Reading Recovery, AVID, PLCs, clinical mentoring, state testing item writing, interventions and formative assessment. Her current research interests include the implementation and teacher perspective of PLCs.
Email: [email protected]
Audrey Moore is currently employed by Pitt County Schools as an Exceptional Children's teacher for students with Autism. During her more than 13 years experience, specializing in Autism and behavior disorders, Audrey has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In her previous county (Pasquotank County) she served as an Exceptional Children’s teacher for students with Autism as well as an Autism Specialist and a Formative-Assessment Facilitator. Awarded Teacher of the Year in 2006, Audrey currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Mental Retardation from Elizabeth City State University (2003), a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Learning Disabilities from Elizabeth City State University (2003), a Master of Arts in Education degree in Comprehensive Education/Special Education/Behavior Disorders from Western Carolina University (2012), and is currently pursuing her Educational Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She is licensed in Special Education – Mental Retardation (K-12), Special Education – Learning Disabilities (K-12), and Special Education – Behavior Disorders (K-12). Her research interests are Autism spectrum disorders, and the preparedness of students with severe needs for the post-secondary transition. Email: [email protected]
Angela Szakasits currently works as an Instructional Technology Facilitator for Brunswick County Schools. During her more than 16 years experience, she has taught in elementary and middle schools in addition to working with the gifted education program. She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. She is licensed in Elementary Education (K-6), Reading (K-12), Academically and Intellectually Gifted (K-12), Instructional Technology Specialist (K-12), and Computer Education Endorsement. Her research interests are integrating technology into classroom practices and differentiated instruction. Email: [email protected]
Cynthia Wortham is currently employed by Wilson County Schools as the Secondary Curriculum Instructional Coordinator. She has more than 25 years of education experience including elementary teacher, reading teacher, literacy specialist, professional development coordinator, interim assistant principal and curriculum specialist. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Barton College. She is currently enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction EdD program at Gardner-Webb University. Her completed degrees include a BS in Early Childhood Education (K-4) and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education (K-6). She is also licensed in Academically and Intellectually Gifted Education (K-12), Reading (K-12), and Executive Leadership. She has training in Reading Recovery, AVID, PLCs, clinical mentoring, state testing item writing, interventions and formative assessment. Her current research interests include the implementation and teacher perspective of PLCs.
Email: [email protected]
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