…taught courses on the laws and regulations of special education, IEP development, special education administration and practicum and seminar for pre-service educators. Prior to his work at Simmons, he taught…
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Local educators celebrate Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards
…Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Recipients are nominated and chosen within their district based on teaching practices, professional development, good attendance on the job, and…
Jennifer Traverso
…as a Title I Director. As a Trained Teacher Consultant for the Western Massachusetts Writing Project she has presented workshops all over Massachusetts. More recently she has facilitated professional development…
Maureen Beeltje
Maureen leads professional development trainings, supporting the growth of the computer technology skills of Teachers and Staff as the Educational Technologist for the Frontier Regional/Union#38 School District. She also works…
Preschool playground at Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst officially opens
…School. The new playground and its equipment are designed to meet the developmental needs of students with and without disabilities and came in at a cost of about $285,000 funded…
Shephali Chokshi
…passion for mathematics and learning has led her through a variety of experiences over the past two decades including delivering Professional Development to Math and Science teachers across the nation,…
José Lugo
…state tribes) and individuals for consultation, technical assistance, and curriculum development. His area of focus is Native and Indigenous wellness and educational practices. José’s inclusion and advocacy with indigenous communities…
Susan Juskalian
Susan Juskalian recently retired from teaching math in the East Longmeadow Public Schools where she also served as Professional Development Coordinator and as a special educator. A recipient of the…
Pioneer science teacher Penney Betsold earns Grinspoon award
…Initiative. Betsold said the grant will pay for development of a raised boardwalk to the campus wetlands as well as a rain garden that will be done in the spring….
Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…truly make a difference in the long run.” While legislators have begun to address some of the challenges with the development of a rural school aid line item in the…