MADISON - Teachers from the Monroe school district attended the 16th annual John Muir Academy, for math, science and technology, July 27-31, hosted by Verona High School.
The John Muir Academy is part of a statewide staff development program, partially funded by local businesses, to improve science, mathematics, technology and other core areas in education. Programs offered are characterized by critical thinking, problem solving approaches, integration and application. The workshops provide participants with teaching tools to engage their students in hands-on activities.
The Wisconsin state standards for teachers and students, along with national standards and assessment, are important components of all the workshops. Each weekly academy session includes discussions and tours with business and industry officials to help teachers understand ways in which math, science and technology are actually applied in the workplace.
The teachers participating in the John Muir Academy at Verona High School were: Melissa Durst, Ann Prophett, Nicole Lutzke, Linda Christen, Valerie Hoesly, Renee Tordoff, Lynda Miller, Nadine Whiteman, Loren Homb, Barb Keegan, Heather Peterson, Ramona Jensen, Barb McArdle and Rae Wellnitz.
The John Muir Academy is part of a statewide staff development program, partially funded by local businesses, to improve science, mathematics, technology and other core areas in education. Programs offered are characterized by critical thinking, problem solving approaches, integration and application. The workshops provide participants with teaching tools to engage their students in hands-on activities.
The Wisconsin state standards for teachers and students, along with national standards and assessment, are important components of all the workshops. Each weekly academy session includes discussions and tours with business and industry officials to help teachers understand ways in which math, science and technology are actually applied in the workplace.
The teachers participating in the John Muir Academy at Verona High School were: Melissa Durst, Ann Prophett, Nicole Lutzke, Linda Christen, Valerie Hoesly, Renee Tordoff, Lynda Miller, Nadine Whiteman, Loren Homb, Barb Keegan, Heather Peterson, Ramona Jensen, Barb McArdle and Rae Wellnitz.
