Professional Learning Advisory
Applicants
Shannon Benne, Title
I Reading Interventionist at Westport
I am interested
in serving on the Professional Learning Advisory Committee because I am a
collaborator, continual learner, and I have a growth mindset. I have served as
an SPLS Liaison and I am currently the ELP Liaison and TST Facilitator at my
site. I have been a teacher for 9 years and a Title I Reading Interventionist
for 7 of those years. My experience has
taught me the importance of professional learning and continuous growth.
Amanda Desa, 5th
grade teacher at Weaver
Joining this
committee would allow me to continue to grow as an educator, collaborate with
colleagues, stay up-to-date on the most current teaching practices, and most
importantly, be an integral part of the professional learning community that
brings new ideas to the classroom in order to help students achieve their
goals.
Jamie Quirk, IB Primary
Years Programme Coordinator at Field and Boyd
I welcome the
possibility to serve on the SPS Professional Learning Advisory Team for next
year. Working with adult learners is my passion, and I am excited about
the opportunity to gain greater insights on how to better support teachers in
our district. Some traits I am nurturing which might benefit the PL team
are:- being creative and innovative
- being open-minded and collaborative
with others
- being aware of multiple perspectives
when making decisions (student, teacher, district, parent, community)
- being knowledgeable about current
research pertaining to teaching, learning and assessment
I would love the
chance to collaborate and grow from others in the SPS professional learning
community.
Secondary Members – (Vote for four)
Deanna Gibbs, Art
teacher at Pleasant View Middle
I would like to
serve on the advisory because I like to be involved with what is going on with
professional learning. I have served on
my school’s professional development team for 10 years. I like to advocate for professional learning
that is applicable to all subject areas.
I seek out and attend professional learning workshops outside of the
hours required by the district in order to improve my own teaching. I enjoy being involved with professional
learning.
Angela Mansel, 6th
grade ELA teacher at Wilson’s Creek
I would like to
be a part of the PL Advisory because I’m a firm believer in being a life-long
learner. Teaching is a profession, like
many others, that is constantly changing and evolving. Teachers and staff need training and support
in staying apprised of what is new and how it effects them and their
classrooms. Through being a SPLS Liaison
in the past and also being a member of the Professional Learning Department
this year, I know the impact that this organization has on the success of our
teachers and staff, and I would like the chance to continue being a part of
that success.
Alma Pettenger,
Spanish teacher at Glendale
As a teacher, I
recognize the impact that quality professional learning has in bridging the gap
between where we are as teachers and where we desire to be. I would like to be part of this committee to
have the opportunity to be influential and have a voice in the dialogues and
discussions that will lead to decisions impacting Professional Learning in our
district.
Brandon Randall, 7th
grade World History teacher at Pershing Middle
As a fellow lifelong learner, I would be honored to
come alongside others and help in their professional learning, to better help
meet the needs of the students here at Springfield Public Schools.
I have had the honor of serving on the PLAC for the
last three years. It has been a learning experience as I have witnessed the
process of bringing professional learning to such a large education
community. I am passionate about
instilling a need and a love for professional learning in all educators. In addition, continuing to learn and grow as an
educator is one of my life goals. It
would be my honor to continue to work with the PLAC for another three year
term.
