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This year's workshop focused on using technology
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1/23/13
For the last several years, the Randolph-Macon College
Education Department has organized an alumni workshop and luncheon for the elementary pre-service teachers who are about to embark upon their student-teaching semester. R-MC elementary alumni reconnect with peers, share their experiences, offer their advice to anxious students and conduct a workshop. This year, the workshop focused on using technology in the classroom.
Heather Wyatt ’11, a first-grade teacher at Ridge Elementary School in Henrico County Public Schools, shared how she uses iPads to enhance reading and math instruction.
Lily Collins ’10, a fifth-grade teacher at Beaverdam Elementary School in Hanover County Public Schools, shared the wealth of resources offered on HCPS’s BlackBoard system.
Autumn White ’08, second- grade teacher at Beaverdam Elementary School in Hanover County Public Schools, illuminated the many virtues of using SMART technology in the classroom.
The workshop was followed by a delicious lunch from Homemades by Suzanne and lots of enlightening “hot topic” conversations about what happens in real classrooms across the state of Virginia— from teacher evaluations, school lockdowns, reading instruction and working with ELL (English Language Learners).
In response to this special day,
Maryanne DallaValle ’10, fourth-grade teacher in Prince William County Public Schools, said, “This workshop always motivates me to be a better teacher. Sharing with my peers, the R-MC elementary minors, and their professors recharges me so that I am ready for a new day tomorrow!”
R-MC Director of Teacher Preparation and Educational Outreach Leslie Roberson is thrilled that Yellow Jacket alumni and current students are working together to make the annual workshop a success.
“Congratulations to
Kris Wimmer ’11,
Sarah Wager ’12,
Heather Brazier ’12,
Maryanne DallaValle ’10,
Autumn White ’08,
Lily Collins ’10 and
Heather Wyatt ’11 for believing in and supporting these ‘moments of connection.’ The R-MC community is proud of our top-notch educators.”
Alumni interested in connecting with R-MC education minors can contact Roberson at
lroberson@rmc.edu or stop by Mabry House.