Classroom Conversations: Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts
In part two of a series featuring network-voted award-winning staff, The Huddle sits down with United's very own Dynamic Duo over at 17th St.
Both now in their second years as Polar Bears, long-time educators Dymonica Agyekum and Sara McRoberts invited us into the Culture Office for a glimpse into their effective, joyful, and growth-oriented partnership as Deans of Students.
Read Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts discuss nostalgic childhood teaching aspirations, their organic balancing act, and preparing their students for success in elementary school and beyond.
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School Administrator Magazine: United Chief Learning Officer John A. Dues' award-winning book, Win-Win, receives critical praise from the AASA
"John Dues [...] delineates the knowledge and skills needed to apply Deming’s system of profound knowledge to improve student, teacher and school performance and outcomes.[...] This book is only for courageous educators who are not afraid of having their long-held beliefs challenged."
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CW Columbus: 'Our voices were heard' Charter schools react to threat of lawsuit over CCS busing changes
"Kathryn Anstaett, the President and Chief Schools Officer of United Schools, said to support families, they are paying a company to assist with temporary, private transportation.
'I want to be clear that we are not directly funded to provide transportation,' Anstaett said. 'We are using funding that should be used in other ways. But we are using it to transport our kids because we can’t do anything for our students if they can’t get to school.'"
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Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jenkins and Mr. McQuaid
This summer, Shea Jenkins won the "Rookie of the Year" award for her dedication to teaching math at our Dana Ave. campus. Zach McQuaid, an experienced educator of seven years, is ready for the challenges of the upcoming school year. Both teachers are eager to make a positive impact on their students this school year.
Read Mr. McQuaid and Ms. Jenkins reflect on their memories of previous school years, discuss their goals for this new one, and share the strategies they use to be mindful inside and outside the classroom.
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ABC 6: Charter school leaders say CCS bus route changes leading to drop in enrollment
"Andy Boy, the founder and CEO of United Schools, said that to support families, they pay a company to assist with temporary, private transportation.
'It’s going to cost us about $50 a day per student to transport [...] Our board has courageously opened up about $300,000 out of our cash reserves to start to transport our students.'"
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Classroom Conversations: Kathryn Anstaett and Ciana Lawhead
To Dana Ave. alumna and current Alumni Services Associate Ciana Lawhead, our United Schools President and Chief Schools Officer Kathryn Anstaett has played multiple roles: a teacher, then a school director, and now a colleague. The pair sat down with The Huddle to discuss their 12-year relationship, from the beginning of the Dana Ave. middle school campus to the future they're now helping build together in their current roles.
Click below to read Kathryn and Ciana's impactful conversation about memories, our culture of community, and their vision for the future.
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10 WBNS: ProMusica Columbus welcomes middle school musicians to Southern Theatre for special performance
"'I really enjoy my experience; I'm having fun," said Sarey Williams, a 7th-grade musician [and Dana Ave. scholar!]."
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The W. Edwards Deming Institute, In Their Own Words: Goal Setting is Often an Act of Desperation: Part 4
In this six-part podcast series, United's John A. Dues reflects on how 4th graders in Jessica Cutler's classroom drove joy in learning.
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