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Updated October 21, 2008 |
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Curriculum Corner by Robyne D. Batson |
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Robyne Batson Mentor: Curriculum Robyne has been in education since 1983 serving as classroom teacher, consultant in SPED, parent advocate, and mentor. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Memphis, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University, and is presently working on a doctorate in education. Her dissertation is on Autism and Arts Integration. She is also a pastor’s wife and has three children from college to high school. Robyne is an Artist in Residency and Learning Curve Consultant for the TN Arts Commission. She leads Professional Development Workshops.
AWARDS 2006 Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee 2007-2008 The “Fred” Award 2007-2008 Distinguished Teacher of the Year, TN Arts Commission
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“I enjoy being a member of an educational team that supports and encourages each other while giving us the freedom to share strategies in an effort to help our learners succeed. My colleagues challenge me to sharpen my professional skills.”
Look Ahead... CIAA Workshops for Staff and Teachers Optional Opportunities · Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 3:30-4:30pm “Literacy Centers and Reading Block” by Robin Higgins & Robyne Batson
· Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 3:30-4:30pm “Arts Integration, Lesson Plans, and Individual Growth Plans” by Robyne Batson “Arts Integration” by Brandy Akins
· Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 3:30-4:30pm “Welcome and Introductions to New Staff” by Brandy Akins, Robyne Batson, Meeka Hayslett, Patty McCleskey, and Stephanie Turnbow
· Tuesday, September 23, 2008 from 3:30-4:30pm Arts Integrated Lesson and Student Rubrics by Jessica Pickett, Brandy Akins, and Patty McCleskey
· Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 3:30-7:00pm Unit Plan with Arts Integration Lessons by Robyne Batson
· Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Teaching the Writing Process” by Jan O. Sanford “Differentiated Instruction” by Leah Billings
· Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Science in the Classroom” by Stephanie Turnbow “Arts Integration” by Meeka Hayslett
· Thursday, January 22, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Math—Arts Integration” by Robin Garner “Technology in the Classroom” by Mario Hayslett
· Thursday, February 26, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Inclusion and Accommodations” by TBA “Arts Integration” by TBA
· Thursday, March 26, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Outlining in the Textbooks” by Arren Scott “Arts Integration” by Deborah Marshall
· Thursday, April 23, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Dance in the Classroom” by TBA “Arts Integration” by TBA
· Thursday, May 7, 2008 from 3:35-4:30pm “Music in the Classroom” by TBA “Wrapping Up the Year” by TBA
Have a wonderful summer! See you at Summer Intensive 2009 Renaissance Center, Dickson, TN on July 6-9, 2009
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