ga quarterly may_12_keynote
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Induction of 2012 FellowsInstallation of Academy Committee
Books and Literacy
Welcome
Griselle Gemmati ’93
Golden Apple 2011 Fellows
Welcome
Griselle Gemmati ’93
Judy Hanson Chicago Children’s Choir
Happy Birthday Jim!
Golden Apple Updates
Dom Belmonte ’87
Induction of New Fellows
Griselle Gemmati ’93Kristie Charles ’06Cheryl Watkins ’91
Robert Taylor
Second GradeCentral Road Elementary
Rolling Meadows (District 15)
“Loved how he structured our class; he changed the curriculum to fit us; I felt like I was the only child in the room; he invested
in every student in the class.”
Pamela Kelly
First GradeNaper Elementary SchoolNaperville (District 203)
“She cultivates a family community; she inspired my imagination and she makes learning fun – I always want to come to
school.”
Maria Barba
Third GradeDouglas MacArthur School
Hoffman Estates
“Ms. Barba teaches two languages. It’s like being in two countries, and while you’re in the other country, all the people in THAT
country speak both languages and they’re all your friends.”
Monique Blakes
First GradeOscar DePriest Elementary
Chicago Public Schools
“I hope she gets this award because she shows us more work and she shows us that she loves and cares about us; she tells us
we are the best.”
Denise Ostarello
First-Third GradeCrete Elementary School
Crete
“She is very kind and helps me learn things and makes me laugh; she lets us
dance and stretch in the classroom.”
Bryan Jackson
Third GradeLatin School of Chicago
Independent
“He is always there for us and we do not want to disappoint him; we are confident
with learning – it’s in our brain and he helps it slip out for us. Each student has a
connect with Mr. Jackson.”
Susan Stephan
First-Second GradeNorwood Park Elementary
Chicago Public Schools
“She is cool, fun, and kind; we do different things every morning and go on field trips
to interesting places that nobody else would think of like museums.”
Zackary Ruelas
Third GradeSt. Malachy School
Chicago Archdiocese
“The most important thing he always says is, I will never let you down and we all
really believe this.”
Kathy Burns
Second GradeHighland Elementary School
Naperville (District 203)
“She takes time with us to make sure we get it; she talked with me to find out I
loved hockey and then she took time to learn about it; she always finds something
in common with us.”
Elizabeth Luna
KindergartenMurray Language Academy
Chicago Public Schools
“She is a great teacher. I enjoy the class centers…You never know what to do, but if you look at the center, you will know what
to do.”
Meet and Greet
Thank-you to the 2010-2012
Griselle Gemmati ’93
CHAIRMAN OF THE ACADEMYGriselle M. Diaz-Gemmati ‘93
1ST VICE-CHAIRMANKristie Charles ‘06
2ND VICE-CHAIRMANCheryl D. Watkins ‘91
PRE-K-3RD GRADE LEVEL REPRESENTATIVESCheryl Chapman ’97
Brigid Gerace ’91Carolyn Grantham ‘03
4TH-8TH GRADE LEVEL REPRESENTATIVESCarol Broos ’08
Tim McCollum ’08Linda Newman ‘96
HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVESNguyen-Trung “Joseph” Hieu ’87
Jane Klunk ’00Nancy Powell ‘08
2010-2012Academy Committee
Installation of 2012-2014 Academy Board
Griselle Gemmati ’93
CHAIRMAN OF THE ACADEMYCarol Broos ’08
1ST VICE-CHAIRMANCheryl Chapman ’97
2ND VICE-CHAIRMANCheryl D. Watkins ‘91
PRE-K-3RD GRADE LEVEL REPRESENTATIVESCarolyn Grantham ‘03
Gloria Moyer ’09Paddy O’Reilly ’90
4TH-8TH GRADE LEVEL REPRESENTATIVESMarc Hans ’11
Tim McCollum ’08Linda Newman ‘96
HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVESJacob Gourley ’10
Phyllis O’Connell ’95Nancy Powell ‘08
2012-2014Academy Committee
Announcements
Updates
Scholars Induction and Summer Institutes
Jim Sorensen ’99
•57% first generation of their family to attend college•36% come from low-income families•45% are Caucasian•30% are Latino•16% are African-American•4% are Asian/Pacific Islander•5% are Multi-Racial•36% are from Chicago•33% are from the Chicago suburbs and collar counties•31% are from other areas of Illinois
2012 class of Golden Apple Scholars
135 students selected
Social Networking
Zio Perez ’06Scholar ’93
https://twitter.com/#!/goldenapple_il
Connect, Contribute,
Collaborate
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Social Learning
Edmodo
Screenshot of edmodo and code
Connect, Contribute,
Collaborate
Results of Academy Survey
Griselle Gemmati ’93 Carol Broos ’08
Four Basic Elements
1. Outstanding Comments
Four Basic Elements
2. Program Involvement
Four Basic Elements
3. GA Opportunities
Four Basic Elements
4. Networking/Connecting
Literacy PresentationsGroup 1 PreK-3
Group 2 4-8
Group 3 High SchoolGroup 4 ARC
Lunch and Breakout
Book Discussion about PresentationInvolvement in GA - Opportunities
Reconnect and NetworkFavorite Book, Resources, Activities
Book Raffle and Reflections
Kristie Charles ’06Carol Broos ’08
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for program involvement
Induction of 2012 FellowsInstallation of Academy Committee
Books and Literacy