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Seminar Leader Harold Reiter visits Barringer Academic Center

Dr. Harold Reiter, Seminar Leader for the 2015 Fundamentals of Mathematics seminar, visited Barringer Academic Center to get students excited about math while modeling problem solving techniques. Dr. Reiter was invited by CTI fellows Mindy Passe and Lisa Ashworth.  Through the pace, interaction and allure of ‘prizes’, he had the students in the palm of his hands.

Several of Ms. Ashworth’s students attend the Charlotte Math Club with Dr. Reiter and loved having him lead them in challenging math activities.  He has been a mentor to several of her students over the past 8 years.

Ms. Passe reported that they were very excited and insightful about what they learned and the student’s comments of gratitude “reflected not only an appreciation for the math concepts and challenges but an understanding of the idea that tolerating confusion helps us to grow.” The three teachers who participated (Ms. Passe, Ms. Ashworth and Mr. Nasife) reported that “it was helpful to see Dr. Reiter’s methodology and strategies and considered him a ‘master teacher’ who was invigorating and memorable for students and teachers alike.”

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Reiter Thank You Card

 

 

 

Let’s Be Friends: Examining Why It’s Important to Have an Understanding of Friendship at an Early Age

Brandy Daniels, Social Studies, Irwin Academic Center

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Myths and Science

Tavia Highsmith, Science, Albemarle Road Middle School

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2015 Evening for Educators: CTI Fellows Share Curriculum Created in 2014 Seminars

CTI hosted an awesome “Evening for Educators” at the Discovery Place STEM Education Studio March 3. CTI Fellows shared the new curriculum units they developed during their 2014 CTI seminars with students, teachers and members of the community as they participated in a Gallery Crawl and viewed poster presentations.

Click here to see the full list of presenters and their curriculum unit titles.

 

What are the Motivating Factors Behind Our Decisions

Lisa Hagen, Special Education, North Mecklenburg High School

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Visualizing the Story Through “Text”iles: Visual Storytelling

Barbara Wesselman, Apparel & Design, Northwest School of the Arts

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Narrative Nonfiction

Tara Lee, Language Arts, Bailey Middle School

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Will I Be Happy? Who Cares?

Lewis Davidson, Mathematics, Mallard Creek High School

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Visual Storytelling: Talking Pictures

Teresa Strohl, Visual Art, Barringer Academic Center

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Talking Timelines: Snapshots of the Past, Present and Future

Miesha Gadsden, Third Grade, J.H. Gunn Elementary School

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A Life in Images

Mary Catherine Grant, Third Grade, David Cox Road Elementary School

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“Freedom Schools”: Exploring Racism, Tolerance, and Prejudice

Kimberly Palmer, Language Arts, Ridge Road Middle School

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From Roots to Flourishing Literacy: Using Picture Books and Graphic Novels in the Middle and High School ESL Classroom

Justine Busto, English, East Mecklenburg High School

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“My Story” Using Students’ Stories and Experiences to Model and Develop Key Literacy Skills

Ebone Lockett, English, West Mecklenburg High School

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The Art of Digital Storytelling

Delee Marciano, Language Arts, Randolph Middle School

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