Thriving, Not Just Surviving

The Thriving, Not Just Surviving: New Teacher Series is designed to meet the needs of new teachers and assist them in topics such as classroom culture and relationships, communication, social-emotional learning, innovative teaching ideas, managing stress, mentor/mentee relationships, professionalism, and growing your Professional Learning Network.

One-on-one classroom coaching will also be available to all participants throughout the year.

This series is great for any teacher in their first to third year of teaching. Participants should be prepared to network, engage in hands-on learning, share some laughs and tears in a safe judgment-free environment.

2021-2022 Meeting Dates

September 14th 4:00-6:30pm (catered dinner will be provided)

October 4th 4:00-6:00pm

November 1st 4:00-6:00pm

December 6th 4:00-6:00pm

January 10th 4:00-6:00pm

February 7th 4:00-6:00pm

March 7th 4:00-6:00pm

Thanks for taking time to visit the LITT Network newsletter! My name is Ann Smart, I am the EdTech Consultant for the Lenawee ISD and REMC 19W Director. I also serve as a MACUl Board Member. Prior to my current position, I worked as an EdTech Consultant for Jackson County ISD, Instructional Coach for Adrian Public Schools. I have also taught Reading and PE in Silverthorn, CO, Deming, WA, and Adrian, MI

I am passionate about educational innovation, maker-centered learning, STEAM educations, student-centered learning, and of course technology integration. I believe that every child should have the chance to inquire, create, innovate, and play every day.

How can I support you or your district:

• Consulting and Resources- Provide an opportunity for a brainstorming session to bounce ideas off of one another. Hunt for resources and activities to match the needs of your school or classroom.
  
  

• Team Teaching Experience-After planning cooperatively, teach a lesson together involving an innovative idea, technology, STEAM, or makerspace.
  
  

• Co-planning-Collaboratively plan a lesson or series of lessons that use technology, innovative idea, STEAM or makerspaces, and meets best practice.
  
  

• Demonstration Lesson-Demonstrate a makerspace or STEAM activity, or a piece of technology in your classroom while you observe.
  
  

• Classroom Engagement and Customization Support-Help design and implement engagement activities and design technology choice assignments or tiered activities.
  
  

• New Teacher Support- Assist new teachers in topics such as classroom management, classroom engagement, innovative teaching ideas, understanding and handling student behaviors, how to manage stress, mentor/mentee relationships, curriculum expectations, and network support.

Email: ann.smart@lisd.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/lenaweeschools.us/litt/home
Phone: (517)920-1714
Facebook: facebook.com/LISDPDCenter
Twitter: @AnnSmart17