Teacher Change Agents of the Month: October 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Trella

Physical Education Teacher

Carthage College

Born on February 11^th

I loved The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

 

“Mr. Trella has the heart of a champion!  He is always ready and willing to do his part to make the day at CCR run smoothly.  He greets scholars with a firm handshake and a smile when they arrive on the 2nd floor.  He goes the extra mile by checking in with scholars individually to ensure that they are ready to make it a great day.  This is in addition to the wonderful job he is doing implementing a physical education program with our scholars.  He doesn’t stop there!  He extends himself after school to provide scholars the opportunity to participate in flag football.  Mr. Trella inspires those around him through his daily efforts.  Thanks for being an extraordinary member of our TEAM.”

-Ms. Hill, Director of Culture and Discipline

 

Ms. Jaudon

7^th/8^th Grade Instructional Support Staff

National Louis University

Born on December 17^th

I loved Dreamgirls

 

“Ms. Jaudon is the definition of a change agent.  Since joining our team she has been a consistent positive force for the Catalyst community. As my instructional aide she served as an invaluable component to my classroom environment. She was always present, engaged with the scholars, and encouraging them to do the best they can. This year she stepped up as the fifth grade instructor for the first month of the school year and she did an excellent job of setting a strong foundation for Mrs. O’Neill’s scholars and helping them get acclimated to the fifth grade. I am very excited about the awesome things that Ms. Jaudon has in her future!”

-Ms. Jamison-Dunn, Director of Instruction

 

 

 

Ms. Lumpkin

3^rd Grade Teacher

University: Northern Illinois University

Birthday:  July 26^th

Favorite TV Shows: Grey’s Anatomy & Cold Case

“Ms. Lumpkin is the best at what she does.  Others may tie, but no one is better!  I’d like to nominate Ms. Lumpkin for Teacher of the Month because she is a champion for her scholars!  She knows each one of her scholars and teaches to their strengths.  She always looks for new ways to help her scholars achieve greatness.  Ms. Lumpkin EXPECTS greatness from the scholars of 3A and she gets it.”

-Ms. Donohue, Librarian and RtI Coordinator

 

Name: Ms. Donohue

Position: Librarian and RtI Coordinator

University: Marquette University

Birthday:  June 7^th

Favorite Movie: Princess Bride

 

  “Ms. Donohue is truly a catalyst of change.  She is constantly stepping up in a variety of roles to make sure that our school is ran efficiently and she works tirelessly to ensure that our scholars are being provided the very best resources available. She constantly stays late and comes in on weekends, and she is always reaching out to our teacher team to see how she can be of service.  Not only is she an essential component to our Catalyst community, she is personally one of the best human beings that I have ever met!”

-Ms. Jamison-Dunn, Director of Instruction

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Kaden

Classroom: Mrs. Croom’s 2^nd Grade, Bennett College

Birthday: July 23^rd  

Favorite Subject: Math

Career Aspiration: Basketball Player

 

“Even though this is Kaden's first year here, he has quickly become a model scholar at Catalyst. He is responsible, respectful, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Kaden is awesome!”

-Ms. Amanze, 2^nd Grade Instructional Support Staff

 

Jenna is an excellent leader, superb scholar, and outstanding citizen.  Jenna was recently selected to be the 8^th grade class president after a remarkable and competitive interview with Dr. Johnson, our principal.  Jenna displays the 6 pillars of character daily in her interactions with her peers and teachers.  She aspires to attend Princeton University and Whitney Young Magnet School in the fall.  Jenna is an example of a student that is driven towards excellence and high results.  Jenna is an agent of change.