- Outstanding Elementary Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year
- Outstanding Social Studies Project of the Year
- Outstanding Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year
- Outstanding Secondary Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year
- Social Studies Program of Excellence
- Outstanding Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year
Outstanding Elementary Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year
Lise Marlowe is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year award. She was nominated by Social Studies Depart Chair Andrew Kuhn for her hard work and dedication to the Overview of the Back in Time with Cheltenham project.
In implementing this Overview of the Back in Time with Cheltenham project, Lise made use of local sites and experts to organize her class to make a video about local history. Lise’s class also made a book and T-shirts to raise money. She certainly used creativity in her approach to the curriculum.
The innovative techniques included not only the finished products but the mobilization of local participants to complete. Local re-enactors and school officials played short roles in the film. Students used primary resources to complete this video and book. The inquiry and problem based learning students pursued through this project are evident. The project celebrates the inclusive nature of the Cheltenham community, going back to the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, and training of black soldiers for combat in the Civil War. Lise helped organize a local history conference in the Spring of 2005 and presented the Overview of the Back in Time with Cheltenham project at the conference, making her students’ work available to the public and intellectual community in our township.
Lise teaches a full schedule of social studies courses at the Elkins Park School. Lise was recently named as one of the nation’s Teachers of the Year by the History Channel.
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Laurie Maglietta is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year award. She was nominated by Principal Tommy Bedillion and Assistant Principal Kay Anderson. Laurie genuinely cares about each and every student and instilling the knowledge of Social Studies in them. Laurie is dedicated to her students, parents, and profession and brings a passion to teaching. She truly makes a difference in the lives of children!
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Michael Rawlins is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Project of the Year award. He was nominated by Social Studies Department Chair, Don Imlar, for his work with Constitutional Readings program.
The program reaches out to the community in a unique and interesting fashion. Teaching the Constitution, and refreshing the knowledge of students on Constitution every year, can only help to insure that the future protectors of our democracy understand what it means to be a citizen of this country. High School students are able to pass knowledge and interest in the Constitution to other students, but more importantly to the general public. The program receives extensive news coverage thereby promoting an understanding of the importance of Civic Education to a wider audience.
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Jennifer Dorman is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Middle Scholl Level Teacher of the Year award. Jennifer was nominated by Principal Jason Bucher. As anyone who works with middle school age students knows, it takes a special teacher to make social studies come alive for these young adolescents and (add name and school) does exactly that through his/her teaching. The PCSS is delighted to honor ... as teacher of the year. Her principal, Jason Bucher, calls her "an extraordinary teacher and person" whose many assets include being "very patient and very dedicated to her students and to her profession." He adds that she shares her expertise, not just at her own school, but with teachers throughout her district and he is delighted that she is able to share her knowledge with the entire state through this award.
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Michael Tshudy is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year award. Michael was nominated by Deon Duffy, and English teacher at Indiana Senior High School. Michael is the kind of teacher who makes other teachers want to be better teachers. That is Devon nominated him. Michael is creative, knowledgeable, and innovative. Michael challenged Devon to team teach with him and they have created a program that has improved the level of education for the students taking the AP United States History Course. At the same time, though, it has also improved the level of their education in their accelerated English course. Michael challenges his students to learn the material and to enjoy the content by using methods that allow for them to be engaged in the material. Michael is a mentor to student teachers and to his colleagues. It is an honor to work beside him.
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Joe Harmon is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year award. Joe was nominated by Principal Stephen Dobransky. Teaching high school social studies requires a mix of content mastery and teaching wizardry, skills Joe has displayed in winning the 2006 award. Congrats to Joe!
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Janeice Calfe is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Program of Excellence award for her work with the REAP Program. Janeice, who is the REAP Coordinator, was nominated by Riverview Junior Senior High School Teacher, Ken Kubistek.
The REAP program is designed to enrich all disciplines within the district. However, the programs facilitated in the social studies department have transformed the department into one of the most active and successful departments in our building. Janeice can be personally credited with implementing the many programs in which the social studies students participate. These programs enable all students, not just the identified, gifted students to participate and excel. During the six years of implementation, the social studies division of the REAP program has been recognized with awards in the National History Day Competition, at the Duquesne Model United Nations, and Pennsylvania Citizen Bee. Without Janeice the programs would not run smoothly and possibly would not exist.
Outstanding Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year
Carl Newfield is the recipient of the 2006 Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year award. He was nominated by Dr. Mike Previte, of University Pittsburgh. Carl completed his Spring 2006 semester of student teaching at Penn Cambria High School, Cresson, PA. He was responsible for teaching 10th grade American History and 12th grade AP American History.
Carl developed a classroom atmosphere that was intellectually rigorous, but interspersed with just enough humor to encourage an excellent teacher-student rapport.
Carl demonstrated an excellent relationship with his cooperating teacher and the school staff. Carl has been clearly a team player, and his cooperating teacher, Mr. Tim Whited, commented to Dr. Previte that he has a fine working relationship with the school’s faculty. Carl’s interpersonal skills with other staff members will be of great value in team teaching and designing social studies curriculum and instructional programs.
Finally, organizational skills are critical for high school social studies teachers, given the many demands placed on them in terms of planning, paperwork, and professionalism. Carl worked diligently throughout the semester on his lesson plans and correcting student assessments. During our post-conferences, he demonstrated the observational skills necessary to become a highly reflective teacher. As Carl’s student teaching experience progressed, he became quite proficient at pinpointing the successes and shortcomings of his lessons and formulating the appropriate modifications. Carl was very responsive Dr. Previte’s comments and has offered his personal suggestions to develop and refine his teaching skills.
Carl Newfield possesses the academic skills and ethical and moral principles to become an excellent social studies teacher. He is now teaching secondary social studies at Penn Cambria High School.
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