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Congratulations to Miss Kate Carroll~ 2012 Trailblazer!
The Pentucket Educational Foundation will be honoring one teacher from each Pentucket school with a 'Trailblazer Award' at the June 5th School Committee Meeting. This is the second year the PEF will be recognizing teachers who 'inspire, energize and motivate others' with $500 to purchase classroom materials.
Miss Kate Carroll is a talented first grade teacher who goes above and beyond to share her passion and skills with others. Earlier this year, for example, she played a pivotal role in helping colleagues learn to use the online technology component of our upgraded math program. Her knowledge of smart board technology has made her the building go to person for technology needs. In May, Miss Carroll was invited to be a presenter at the Teaching and Learning Alliance literacy conference. She, and colleague Kate Byrne, facilitated a training for Massachusetts educators on how to create focus lessons for Reader's Workshop.
Miss Carroll was instrumental in bringing the 'bucket filling' concept to Sweetsir School. I was struck by the warm, positive culture created in her classroom and noticed her using Carol McCloud's book to promote kindness. The concept has since caught on as our school-wide theme. Miss Carroll is a prime example of a 'bucket filler.' She spent much of this year recovering from an injury she sustained practicing basketball for a PTO fundraiser. She refused to take time off because she didn't think it would be fair to her first grade students. Instead, she came to work in a wheelchair and used it as a teaching opportunity to help children understand the importance of compassion and acceptance for those with disabilities. Seeing her smile as she leaned on a chair to reach the smart board, or glide across the hall to share a resource with fellow teachers, one could not help but be inspired. Miss Carroll's dedication and positive attitude make her most deserving of the title 'Trailblazer'!
Thank you to the Pentucket Educational Foundation for creating the Trailblazer Awards! The following list of educators were also selected to receive this honor:
Thank you to the Pentucket Educational Foundation for creating the Trailblazer Awards! The following list of educators were also selected to receive this honor:
- Bagnall: Ms. Regan
- Donaghue: Ms. Simmons
- High School: Ms. Sessions
- Middle School: Mr. Beatrice
- Page: Mr. Peterson