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WebThe McClintock High School website provides links to other websites as a convenience for our students, staff, and others who may visit our pages. Erin Albanese is associate managing editor and reporter, covering Byron Center, Kentwood, Wyoming and Grand Rapids Community College. Cortland Junior-Senior High School: Cortland Purple Tigers II: Arcade Remix Hyper EX + Edition, 4. There was a student who kept interrupting and giving answers that were obvious, Welch recalled. Sometimes, she said, someone else has to see them that way first. State Superintendent Michael Rice sees such grow-your-own recruitment programs as an important part of his multi-pronged strategy to expand the teaching pool in Michigan. Taos High School: Tiger Hearth Varsity, t-8. Westside High School: Westside Hearthstone 1, 10. Wednesday Apr 12 @ 7:00PM. Im glad for this class, Welch said, adding: There arent always a lot of classes where you actually get to do something that youre passionate about and that could help you in the future.. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Many schools already are using other curricula or developing their own. When she told me this class revolved around teaching, I didnt really see myself in that field, he said, adding: I didnt think I would have the nerve to teach. The students, all seniors at East Kentwood High School, are exploring careers in education. She attributed their behavior to classroom management skills. A look at the best of the best in high school esports gaming for each state/region as the 2023 spring season ends. Godwin Heights    He helped the Falcons win an OK Red conference championship and led them to an appearance in the state quarterfinals his senior year. Reach her at tmauriello@chalkbeat.org. The team won first place in the statewide competition, back in February, for the first time in 13 years. Jane Lally Jane Lally is a reporter covering Sparta. Rodnika Dickens observed an English class full of well behaved freshmen reading at their desks while quiet nature sounds played on a speaker in the background. Actually I decided this last year I want to be a senator for the U.S. At 6'3" and 323 pounds, Smith has received recognition for his size, athleticism, quick feet, an maneuverability. The weather will be wet on May 27. He was a conference champ in 2005 and retired from the sport due to injuries following that season. Starr said it has been difficult to track students once theyve graduated high school, but Phi Delta Kappa is hoping to work with states to collect data. I know that at the district and the state level its a struggle to get qualified teachers and lawyers and you know judges that understand your content, said senior Ebise Tarekegn. However, East Kentwood as whole didnt finish in the top ten. Only one looked like him: male and Black. Kent ISD    Teacher Erin Luckhardts goal is to help students in Charlevoix and Emmet counties determine early on whether the educator profession is a fit for them, to provide them opportunities to observe high-quality teachers in their own districts, and to encourage those who go on to receive education degrees to return to teach in the area. The grow-your-own concept isnt new, but programs have proliferated over the last few years as a response to the teacher shortage. Contact Kentwood Staff All Locations Search CA Chloe Abbott Dean chloe.abbott@kent.k12.wa.us AA Alejandra Alcaraz Teacher Alejandra.Alcaraz@kent.k12.wa.us CA Chelsie Anderson Teacher Chelsie.Anderson@kent.k12.wa.us JA John Anderson Teacher Senior Rodnika Dickens, left, talks with Educators Rising teacher Jasmine Ramahi after returning from observing a freshman English class at East Kentwood High School. East Kentwood High Schools graduation ceremony will take place on May 26 at 7 p.m. in the schools stadium, 6230 Kalamazoo Avenue. 6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Grand Rapids, Michigan | (616) 698-6700. Charlie is a 2014 East Kentwood graduate. She moved to the Grand Rapids area in the mid-1980s and has been a resident of Comstock Park since 2002. A group of East Kentwood High School students got to travel to Washington, D.C. for the 'We The People' competition. Advanced Technology Center: ATC The Card Handlers, 10. Luckhardt is working with districts within the ISD to guarantee job interviews for students who take her class and go on to become certified teachers. The grow-your-own strategy can help with that, too, Rice said in an interview Tuesday. Follow along with our daily newsletter. Caledonia    Dickens is among 20 students in a course for students exploring careers in education. Behind him, left to right, Xander Schall, Olivia Martell, and Logan Welch listen. # 5,102 in National Rankings. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013 and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. The state faces a teacher shortage at a most inopportune time: when students need more educational resources to catch up academically after two years of pandemic-related disruptions. Her plans include a move to another state to pursue a job in Now White can envision himself leading class discussions, crafting lesson plans, and building relationships with students. WebApache Junction High School Admin & Teachers 2020 - 2021 NAME POSITION EMAIL Administration Lineberry, Chris Principal Chris.Lineberry@goaj.org Keller, Chrystal 9 Eighty-five years ago, Future Teachers of America chapters began cropping up in high schools to help inspire promising students to become teachers. In addition to the classroom observations, the curriculum includes lessons on professionalism, bias and equity, small group instruction, classroom management, lesson sequencing, culturally responsive teaching, and assessing learning. 6. Nationally, 52% of students in Educators Rising courses are people of color. Jane Lally is a reporter covering Sparta. I was a little nervous but I was looking at my teammates like Hey guys, this is it.. Varsity EK/Illinois (2006 - 2018) 12 years Eric was a 2003 She graduated from Central Michigan University and spent most of her career in writing, editing, graphic design/print production and broadcast closed captioning. One afternoon in April, each of Ramahis 20 prospective teachers observed a different freshman class. Charlie will bring a vibrant new energy and outlook to the program and is excited to see our young falcons fly. He likes to coach from the sidelines but now he can actively participate in class. Grandville    New Mexico Military Institute: NMMI Colts HS, 10. Smith graduated from East Kentwood High School in 2019. Charlie will be taking over as the head youth coach after assisting with the High school team the last 2 years. But a big part of the curriculum is delivered through observation. Last week, they participated in it in Washington D.C. and showcased what they knew. School News Network is community journalism at work, funded through the donations of our sponsors and member school districts and developed by Kent ISD. Florida powerhouse IMG Academy sold for $1.25 billion. We talk about the power it has to have students who look like you.. Biloxi High School: Biloxi Indians: The Oreos, 9. So far, 103,000 students have completed Educators Rising courses. The hope is that some of them go on to study education in college, then return to teach in East Kentwood. Two weeks ago, he was teaching a lesson about common grammar mistakes to a high school class of English language learners. M-TEC program instructor Steven Ray teaches, from left, seniors Arturo Thompson, Cameron Marks and Alyssa Meyer how to measure and cut pieces of drywall Learning How to Do the Job Senior Alyssa Meyer said she was nervous and excited about her upcoming graduation. What makes a good teacher is not just about academic achievement, she said. East Grand School: East Grand Vikings, 1. They took note of the way teachers managed behavior, built relationships, developed lessons that incorporated different cultures, and used alternative instructional methods to reach students with different learning styles. He earned all-state honors twice during his time at EK. Its unclear how many of them enrolled in college education programs or have become certified teachers. The heightened security Hot off the 3D printer: communication equity, Bond proposals, millage renewals up for vote in six districts, District moving forward with bond to reinvest in facilities, Homeland Security cadet academy simulates real-life careers, Learning about macromolecules via banana bread, Patient parapro + purposeful play = preschool progress. Ha is a student in Educators Rising, a class for juniors and seniors exploring teaching careers. If they have that trust, if they have that relationship, it motivates them to learn more and really enjoy the class.. He was just drafted in the 2nd round. It worked, Welch said, because the teacher had already established a rapport with the student earlier in the school year. Fourth-grader Alex Engstrom, who uses a wheelchair and is an avid sports fan, is happy to be able to play. His organization also is working to connect graduates of the program once they arrive on college campuses. Gov. North Rock Creek: North Rock Creek Hearthstone (Alpha), 8. Maclay School: Marauders HS. Boys Junior Varsity Baseball. Charlie is currentlya Behavior Specialist at Valleywood Middle School. Ogemaw Heights High School: OHHS Falcons, 9. Thornapple Kellogg    Englishs Unit 2, which testified about the framing of the constitution and the articles of the confederation, took home gold. Nipmuc Regional High School: NRHS Warriors Hearthstone, 3. As the 2023 high school esports spring season nears and end, here are the final Hearthstone rankings for each region/state across North America, per PlayVS, Final Rocket League regional/state rankings, Final League of Legends regional/state rankings, Final Madden NFL 23 regional/state rankings, 1. EKHS students awarded in 'We The People' competition. Landstown Another challenge: Diversifying the pool of future teachers so its more representative of the student population. Westview High School: Westview Wolverines, 6. Smith graduated from East Kentwood High School in 2019. She encouraged him to sign up for the Educators Rising course. She moved to the Grand Rapids area in the mid-1980s and has been a resident of Comstock Park since 2002. Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Wyoming High School near Grand Rapids started offering an exploratory class this school year to 17 students who expressed an interest in teaching. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. We try to make sure their eyes are wide open.. East Kentwood High School: East Kentwood High School, 6. She strongly believes in the importance of public schools as they bring communities together and make them stronger. West Las Vegas High School: DoomslayerZ Dons, 7. Its the name of a competition they prepared for months to win. About half of Educators Risings students have always had teaching on their minds the kinds of kid s who used to line up their stuffed animals and play school, said Joshua Starr, executive director of Phi Delta Kappa and former superintendent in Maryland and Connecticut. Our school does not sanction or guarantee the accuracy or propriety of any information, offered services or products contained in any website linked directly or indirectly to our site. You may also receive occasional messages from sponsors. Michigans teacher shortage: Whats causing it, how serious is it, and what can be done? Rice, the state superintendent, wants to do better. Becker, who helped them prepare, once competed in We The People when he was in high school in 1988. Karen Gentry covers Comstock Park. Seven years ago, Phi Delta Kappa relaunched the program under the name Educators Rising. Web445 Mayer Drive Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 433-2202 South Meadows Elementary 355 Pierce St. Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 433-2205 North Creek Elementary School 699 McKinley Since then, they spent a total of 206 hours preparing for nationals, they said. Lowell    USA TODAY High School Sports Top 100: 2023 Recruiting Rankings, Top-rated 2023 high school basketball recruit in each state, Texas has now lost two five-star commits in the class of 2023, 25 of the greatest high school basketball players of all time, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Boys Varsity Lacrosse. Do you like to be around people? Becker said he believes this competition and all the work that goes into will inspire the students to pursue law or civics in college and professionally. WebOur students and staff model three important Points of Pride in daily routines at Kentwood: Grit. Las Cruces High School: LCHS Hearthstone Varsity, 2. Students worked at their desks while their teacher, Jessica Baker, circulated and spoke with them individually. He now knows he's headed to Dallas after being drafted by the Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft. From April 21-25, English and the East Kentwood team competed against 45 other high schools, from around the country, on a range of topics regarding the constitution, civics and law. That thought makes the idea of going into teaching particularly at a diverse school like East Kentwood feel even more impactful. Godfrey-Lee    For contact information at school sites, please select your school of choice staff directory below: Corona del Sol - Staff Manzano High School: Monarchs A Hearthstone, 6. WebEAST KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE FALCONS East Kentwood Upcoming Game Shawn Jensen Head Coach Phone: 6165607979 Assistant Coach (es): Kevin Boring Jim Davis Ryan Stapleton Team Trainer: Dan Chappel Student Manager: Lucas Burke History of East Kentwood Hockey Program Conference Titles: 1980-1998, Do you like to empower people?. Starr urges districts to reaffirm the grow-your-own philosophy by guaranteeing jobs to their Educators Rising students who become certified teachers. It wasnt like the teacher was strict, but they knew when they came in the classroom what they were supposed to do, Dickens said the next day in a small group discussion with Educators Rising classmates. WebInformation . Educators Rising students at East Kentwood High School discuss what they learned from classroom observations on a recent Wednesday. Byron Center   Wed like to have signing days with graduates signing letters of intent to come back, he said. And he gained new perspective on what it might be like for him to be at the front of that classroom someday as a teacher, with his own group of high school English students. The Michigan Department of Education last year awarded $10,000 grants to help 44 schools develop opportunities for students to explore careers in education. It definitely inspired me a lot to be able to speak in front of people, like Yeah, I am capable of this. So, with my new knowledge that I have Im very excited for the future., East Kentwood competed against 45 other high schools, from around the country, in Washington D.C. last week. Kentwood    Subscribe to our YouTube channel. It was the culmination of a year of observing other teachers and studying learning styles during Ramahis course. Gretchen Whitmers budget recommendation included $150 million to support district grow-your-own programs for support staff who want to become teachers. Being able to see someone like me, the students might get a deeper connection, White said. We offer some programming and support, but its really student-driven, he said. The hallways of the high school are bleak: one cannot tell the difference between a math classroom or an English classroom - both are stale, colorless, and as flavorful as a jail cell. For West Michigan native Mazi Smith, the wait is over. Applications for Kendall College of Art and Designs Wege Prize summer workshop are now open. Welch is one of 20 students in Educators Rising, a national program offered as an elective for high school juniors and seniors considering careers as teachers. After high school Eric continued his wrestling career at North Central College. Our student body is more diverse than our teaching staff, so not only does this help in terms of recruitment, it provides the opportunity to diversify the workforce as well, he said. Eric was a 4 year varsity wrestler amassing a 160 wins in his career. Tarakegn is going to Western Michigan University in the fall and plans to study engineering and law, or constitutional law. Our students have the inner strength and intellectual capability to meet and rise Eastern Senior High School: Eastern Madden (Savion) 3. 2023 NFL draft: Where did the top 31 prospects play in high school? Rockford    Cedar Springs    April 24, 2023 6:34 pm ET. It started because our kids actually asked us after they graduated. Not all graduates of the program will wind up pursuing teaching, and thats OK with Luckhardt. Equity, diversity, and representation are topics that come up often in Ramahis class. She was one of the original SNN staff writers, helping launch the site in 2013 and enjoys fulfilling the mission of sharing the stories of public education. Maclay School: Marauders HS 6. East Kentwood was one of Michigans worst performing schools in the 2018-19 school year, with test scores ranking among the states worst 50%. This class opened another door, another opportunity, White said. Having access to adaptive equipment reduces physical barriers and provides Alex with the opportunity to participate with his peers in the sports that he loves, said his teacher, Lynelle Geers. Recently retired after working in state government and other areas, she found her way back to the journalism field again. Thats something he might not have realized before taking Educators Rising, he said. Another student, Lisa Ha, who is considering a career in special education, visited a class of students who have developmental disabilities. So, that was like my main thing going through everything. Chalkbeat Detroit reporters will be there to report the news you need. English is headed to WMU as well and just may do the same. Educators Rising has prepared him well, he said. East Kentwood High School senior Lisa Ha, center, talks with freshman Tyson Johnson while observing a special education class. Have a news tip? Sixty percent of teachers already end up working within 20 miles of where they went to high school, according to Educators Rising. Comstock Park    Eric began his coaching career at multiple schools in Illinois (Plainfield East/Neuqua Valley High School) helping guide 2 state champions along with multiple conference champs and state qualifiers. Example video title will go here for this video. Erin Albanese is associate managing editor and reporter, covering Byron Center, Kentwood, Wyoming and Grand Rapids Community College. 5. WebWednesday Apr 12 @ 6:00PM. Eric was 2-time all-state for the Falcons and helped the team to a conference title in 2003 along with district titles in 2001 and 2002 and a regional title in 2002. In East Kentwood and Wyoming high schools, that has meant frank classroom discussions and opportunities to interact with guest speakers who include experienced teachers, principals and superintendents. The ideal is that every student who goes through the program is inspired and says, Yes, Im going to be an educator, but the reality is some of them will say this isnt for them, he said. KENTWOOD, Mich. For a group of students at East Kentwood High School, We The People is more than just the first three words of the constitution. However, the experience inspired him to study law. Sparta Physical education class recently got easier for students who use wheelchairs at Appleview Elementary. Eleventh- and twelfth-graders may apply for the July 24 Thirty-one of them, including East Kentwood, are in Michigan. Del Norte High School: DN Hearthstone. How much of a problem is social media, and how do we fix it? In the band room, Abigail Best noticed how a music teacher sat next to students to be at eye level during one-on-one conversations. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebCoaching Staff Eric Foster - eric.foster@kentwoodps.org or (616)-291-9907 Head Coach (2019 - present) 4 years; Asst. Charlie enjoys outdoor activities when not working with the wrestling program. He loves to watch sports, be everyones biggest fan, especially his brother Brady, and loves to share his thoughts and opinions of the games that he attends.. Teaching is about: Do you understand empathy? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. In 2022, he was a first-team All-Big Ten pick after recording 48 tackles and 2.5 for loss. You cant always get to the school board meeting. Nevertheless, they received high praise back home. In his spare time Eric likes to hang out at the lake and watch his 2 boys compete in football, wrestling and baseball. Most of the students in her program still havent decided for sure what their majors will be, but Welch has made up his mind. Eric was a 2003 East Kentwood graduate. And Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District plans to launch its Future Educator Academy in September. Teaching is something I could see myself going into.. Separately, state Rep. Sarah Anthony, a Lansing Democrat, has introduced legislation that would require the MDE to develop or adopt a model teacher cadet program that districts could choose to offer to students. Northview    My eyes have definitely been opened to that.. Landstown High School: Stone Cold Eagles 7. Karen Gentry covers Comstock Park. She has written for The Grand Rapids Press, The Morning Sun in Mount Pleasant/Alma, MacDonald Publications in Ithaca, Leader Publications in Niles and The Herald-Palladium in St. Joseph. As soon as I sat down in the chair for the competition I was like OK, these last ten months, this is it, said senior Dewaynia English during an interview with FOX 17 on Friday. She understands the complexity, rewards and challenges of the teaching profession as she has five years of experience as a high school teacher at River Valley High School in Three Oaks, Mich. Statewide, 17.7% of students are Black, but only 6.6% of teachers. They knew the routine.. They are, front row, About three dozen chapters of Educators Rising Collegiate have cropped up in the last year as student organizations, Starr said. Educators Rising students at East Kentwood High School discuss what they learned from classroom observations on a recent Wednesday. As a four-star, top 50 recruit, Smith committed to play football for Jim Harbaugh at the University of Michigan. The other half are teenagers who didnt consider the profession until they learned their school was offering a course on it. Final regular season rankings for the Spring 2023 season. I was looking into following in my dads footsteps, going into sports journalism, Becker said during an interview at his office. 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