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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Kim R. Burningham honored at UEA House of Delegates
Kim R. Burningham past president of the Utah State Office of Education Board and strong advocate for teachers and common sense education was honored by the UEA House of Delegates on April 25, 2009. Mr. Burningham has been a champion for public education for many years. His love of education and teachers has been evident as he has stood up to those who want to privatize education. Mr. Burningham is presently a member of the Utah State Board of Education and will continue to be a strong advocate for Utah's public education. He is shown with State Representatives and UniServ Director's Chris Watkins and Laura Black.
Arch Coal Teacher Achievment Award
On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, the Arch Coal Company honored five teachers from five rural districts where the Arch Coal employees live. Carbon County was honored to have Carol Carlson, a third grade teacher at Wellington Elementary win one of the prestigious awards.
This award is given to teachers all over the United States, Arch Coal is in its third year of presenting these awards. Teachers have to be nominated by parents or colleagues and then the company has them complete a rigorous application. The winners are chosen by a cadre of teachers and then honored at a luncheon and presentation at a local school. This year the awards assembly was at Wellington Elementary. Many school superintendents, principals, and local civic leaders were in attendance. The students at Wellington Elementary were thrilled to have Mrs. Carlson win! Carol has been a past president for the Carbon County Education Association and is presently the secretary for the local association. Bonneville UniServ is pleased to have another "winner" among our teaching ranks. Congratulations for a teaching job well done.
Dr. Nancy Livingston Honored
Dr. Nancy Livingston was honored at the UEA House of Delegates on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Dr. Livingston is a living legend known for her tireless work in improving the skills of teachers in teaching reading. Her sense of humor is and quick wit help make this remarkable woman a true "Educators" friend and advocate. A very special thank you to a remarkable teacher and friend.
UEA House of Delegates
On Saturday April 25, the Utah Education Assoiciation (UEA) held their annual House of Delegates Convention. Teacher delegates met at Alta High School to hear about pertinant information, honor outstanding educators and education advocates. A number of bills were presented to the delegates for debate and voting. Bill number B2 was written to freeze the UEA dues for one year, after much debated this bill was defeated. Bill number B5 would have added a new section to Article I, Section 1.4 of the UEA Bylaws, it would have created a different due structure and cost for teachers in the first three 
years of teaching. Again after much debate this bill was defeated. Bonneville UniServ director Ron Firmagae and Executive Secretary Glenda Anderson cooked yummy steaks for the Bonneville UniServ delegates. The four locals contributed salads, rolls, dutch oven beans, and cookies for the lunch. A big "Thank You!" for all who contributed to this busy day.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Paul Bradley receives Crystal Apple Award
Paul Bradley has been in education for nearly thirty years. He began his career teaching third grade at Park Elementary, Paul them moved to Barnett Elementary and taught for thirteen years, he now teaches at Mt. Loafer Elementary. Paul worked on and received his masters degree and has served on many school and district committees. His gentle, kind nature along with his high expectations and positive work ethic combine to help mold youthful lives in nurturing them to achieve their highest potential. Paul is married to Pat Bradley and they have seven children and eight grandchildren with three more to arrive this summer. Paul has been a great leader and mentor and is appreciative of this award given to him by Horace Mann.
The New Groove
By Brooke Alderks
Ever find that your students can’t keep their arms and legs still? Most of us discourage such behavior in the classroom. Not this teacher. Linda Rossiter of Spring Creek Elementary finds getting those wiggles out daily is a huge benefit. Every day for 30 minutes, her class of 22 first graders visits the gym where they warm up, join hands, and get their energy out.
Some may argue that dance is not in the curriculum and that it’s unnecessary. Linda finds a way to integrate dance into the core subjects. Vocabulary, math, science, and social skills are taught through dance. Ms. Rossiter comments, “If for example, you teach the water cycle through dance, the students will remember it. Teach it with a piece of paper and it may be forgotten.”
Studies have shown that dance increases a child’s ability to listen and to focus. Linda states, “Dance has helped my students' learn in an extreme way. It trains their brain to learn.” Not only do they learn, but students enjoy themselves and learning is a lot more interesting and fun. Teachers who use dance and other fine arts to teach core curriculum are finding that teaching is less mundane. Linda states, “I have found a new joy in teaching.”
Finding joy in wiggling children? It’s possible, but how? Brain Dance is a program Linda has been using for 2 years. Learn about the program and founder Anne Green Gilbert at www.creativedance.org. Teaching has a new groove, so why not join it?
By Brooke Alderks
Ever find that your students can’t keep their arms and legs still? Most of us discourage such behavior in the classroom. Not this teacher. Linda Rossiter of Spring Creek Elementary finds getting those wiggles out daily is a huge benefit. Every day for 30 minutes, her class of 22 first graders visits the gym where they warm up, join hands, and get their energy out.
Some may argue that dance is not in the curriculum and that it’s unnecessary. Linda finds a way to integrate dance into the core subjects. Vocabulary, math, science, and social skills are taught through dance. Ms. Rossiter comments, “If for example, you teach the water cycle through dance, the students will remember it. Teach it with a piece of paper and it may be forgotten.”
Studies have shown that dance increases a child’s ability to listen and to focus. Linda states, “Dance has helped my students' learn in an extreme way. It trains their brain to learn.” Not only do they learn, but students enjoy themselves and learning is a lot more interesting and fun. Teachers who use dance and other fine arts to teach core curriculum are finding that teaching is less mundane. Linda states, “I have found a new joy in teaching.”
Finding joy in wiggling children? It’s possible, but how? Brain Dance is a program Linda has been using for 2 years. Learn about the program and founder Anne Green Gilbert at www.creativedance.org. Teaching has a new groove, so why not join it?
Monday, April 13, 2009
100% For Kids an OK Charity sponsored by the Utah Credit Union Education Foundation released details of its second quarter of the 2008-09 school year. It gave away more than $106,000 to 103 teachers. One special grant was give to Payson Jr. High to purchase new microscopes for their science department. The Nebo School District generously matched the $3,000.00 grant giving Payson Jr. High a total of $6,000.00 to spend on microscopes. A very special "Thank You!" to the Utah Credit UnionEducation Foundation and the Nebo School District. During these difficult and challenging economic times it is heart warming to know that education is important to many the people who can donate and help out our struggling schools.
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