On October 1st, educators from all over Vermont gathered at the University of Vermont to recognize Vermont’s Outstanding Teachers. BFA Fairfax was represented by our Band Director, Ian Flint. At the ceremony, speakers that included Secretary of Education Dan French, VT-NEA president Don Tinney, and 2018 Vermont Teacher of the Year Linda Cloutier-Namdar spoke of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Congratulations to 2018 Outstanding Teacher Ian Flint
THE FWSU STORY: Kicking Off Year Three With Fresh New Schoology
Three years ago, FWSU implemented Schoology as a district-wide Learning Management System (LMS). It was implemented to assist us in allowing all of our parents, students, and teachers to stay connected in a very user-friendly and safe environment. Schoology is available on any platform that can access the internet. In addition to being available on a … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Kicking Off Year Three With Fresh New Schoology
THE FWSU STORY: Meet New Paraprofessional Staff at GEMS
We are pleased to welcome some of our new paraprofessionals at Georgia Elementary Middle School! RENAE PARAH Hometown: Georgia, VT Hobbies/Interests: Camping, fishing, reading. Anything with my kids! Why did you decide to work at GEMS? It has always been my goal to work with kids and come back to the school I grew up … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet New Paraprofessional Staff at GEMS
THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Hosts National School Innovation Leader
A focus on the future and the important role our students have in that future has been a driving force across FWSU for many years. I’ve always believed that our district's goal is to have students prepared to change the world for the better. It is a big goal; it is an essential goal. To reach … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Hosts National School Innovation Leader
THE FWSU STORY: Math Leaders Present at Statewide Learners Conference
Last Friday over 200 educators from across the state convened in Killington for the first statewide All Learners Math Conference. Math Teacher Leaders from all of our schools, along with the Curriculum Director, presented the following workshops for our colleagues: A Framework for Implementation: Using HLCs - Tammy Chambers and Jennifer Bockus, BFA Fairfax Elementary … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Math Leaders Present at Statewide Learners Conference
THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 3
We are wrapping up our series of posts featuring new teachers at FWSU this year. Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2. JUSTIN WILLS Teaching Assignment: 6th Grade School: Fletcher Elementary Hometown: Fairfax, VT Alma Mater: UVM, Concordia University (Montreal) Teaching Experience: 10 years in Franklin and Chittenden Counties Why You Chose Teaching: It is fun to work with the energy and creativity of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 3
THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 2
We are delighted to continue our series of posts featuring new teachers at FWSU this year. Don't miss Part 1. SHANNON MCCULLEN Teaching Assignment: Middle School Literacy Interventionist School: BFA Fairfax Hometown: Essex Junction Alma Mater: University of Vermont - BA/BS in Political Science and Education Currently attending Purdue University - Masters in Special Education Teaching Experience: I was a social studies … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 2
THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 1
We are delighted to welcome some new teachers to FWSU this year. We asked them lots of questions and over the next few weeks, we will be introducing them to our readers. CHRISTOPHER COWEY Teaching Assignment: High School Math Teacher School: BFA Fairfax Hometown: South Burlington, VT Alma Mater: Castleton University Teaching Experience: First-Year Teacher Why You Chose … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 1
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