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Brad’lee starts a new drawing in the art room at Sangaree Middle School.
Snuggled among 500 or so pieces of artwork by Berkeley County students on display two weeks ago at Northwoods Mall, a pastel picture of a pink lily boasts bright colors against a slate gray background. As shoppers passed, some stooped to look at the magnified depiction.
Orange hues blend into pink petals, and green foliage contrasts the perfectly centered flower. To passersby, the pastel lily may represent a true-life flower. To Sangaree Middle School student Brad'lee Herian of Summerville, it represents a life changing moment, when he decided to stop being a classroom disruption and become a more productive student.
Orange hues blend into pink petals, and green foliage contrasts the perfectly centered flower. To passersby, the pastel lily may represent a true-life flower. To Sangaree Middle School student Brad'lee Herian of Summerville, it represents a life changing moment, when he decided to stop being a classroom disruption and become a more productive student.
The table set for one is a sympol of the personal sacrifices of prisoners of war, those missing in action and the families left behind.
Saturday night when most kids were hanging out with friends, a group of home-schooled students and members of the Old Fort Baptist Church in Summerville were bridging the gap between what they called the “Youngest Generation” and “The Greatest Generation.”
Seven veterans from WWII and the Korean Conflict came together not for praise and a pat on the back, but to let our generations know of the sacrifices that were made for freedom so long ago.
Seven veterans from WWII and the Korean Conflict came together not for praise and a pat on the back, but to let our generations know of the sacrifices that were made for freedom so long ago.
Board Chair-elect Kevin Smith presents awards to Adrian Meadows, from left, Evelyn Brown and Maureen Godwin.
Trident Literacy Association volunteers were honored with “An Evening in Paradise” on April 9th. Board chair-elect Kevin Smith (back) presented special awards to three volunteers. Adrian Meadows (left) of North Charleston is an English as a Second Language tutor who received a parasailing adventure, donated by Head’s Up Parasailing of Folly Beach. Evelyn Brown (center), a basic education tutor at the Accabee Community Center, received a dolphin/sunset cruise provided by Barrier Island Eco Tours. In the last fiscal year alone, Brown donated more than 300 hours to TLA. Maureen Godwin who tutors at the Summerville Trident United Way office received tickets to the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament. Every volunteer who attended the event received a donated gift, and all the food and drinks were donated by 68 different area businesses and organizations. Trident Literacy has two centers in Summerville, one at the TUW office on S. Main, the other in the Goodwill on Bacons Bridge Road. Trident Literacy provides individualized instruction to adults in reading, writing, mathematics, GED preparation, job skills and beginning computer use.
Fort Dorchester High School Classified Employee of the Year Jo
Twenty-six Dorchester School District Two employees were recognized on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 during a special recognition ceremony and reception at Summerville High School honoring the 2007-2008 Classified Employees of the Year. This popular recognition program was created to showcase the outstanding caliber of all classified employees who provide support services in twenty district schools and facilities. There are approximately 1,329 classified employees working this year in the district.
Representatives from each school and district work site were selected by their co-workers for this special honor. Recipients for this award included a wide range of classified positions including secretaries, nurses, lunchroom workers, teaching assistants, and maintenance personnel. Superintendent Joe Pye thanked the group “for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide essential services for our schools and our students each and every day. Our employees help put the quality in our school system.”
Representatives from each school and district work site were selected by their co-workers for this special honor. Recipients for this award included a wide range of classified positions including secretaries, nurses, lunchroom workers, teaching assistants, and maintenance personnel. Superintendent Joe Pye thanked the group “for going above and beyond the call of duty to provide essential services for our schools and our students each and every day. Our employees help put the quality in our school system.”
Nail technicians and cosmetologists can learn the latest trends in Reflexology Introduction and Advanced Nail Techniques, a continuing education course offered by Trident Technical College. The course meets 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Sunday, April 27 in the Complex for Economic Development/Continuing Education Center (Bldg. 910) on TTC’s Main Campus, 2001 Mabeline Road, North Charleston. Cost is $60 in advance or $75 at the door.
Course topics include the history and phases of reflexology and reflexology treatments and procedures. Also covered are Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and methods to prevent infection and keep your salon free of pathogens. Other topics include the use of tips versus sculptured nails.
Course topics include the history and phases of reflexology and reflexology treatments and procedures. Also covered are Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and methods to prevent infection and keep your salon free of pathogens. Other topics include the use of tips versus sculptured nails.
Cindy Barrineau Curtis, local author and teacher, proudly releases Touching the Heart of God, a unique book of poems, prayers and scripture. She will be conducting a book signing at Barnes and Nobel on Rivers Avenue on April 22, 2008 from 4-8 PM.
Cindy Curtis wrote Touching the Heart of God to help those who live feeling unfulfilled and wonder what is missing from their lives. She prayerfully walks readers through 45 different topics from the pain of grief to the joy of thanksgiving.
Cindy Curtis wrote Touching the Heart of God to help those who live feeling unfulfilled and wonder what is missing from their lives. She prayerfully walks readers through 45 different topics from the pain of grief to the joy of thanksgiving.
South Carolina joined several other states at No. 13 in the nation for public school technology. The state’s overall school technology grade was B minus, the same as last year.
The 50 states and the District of Columbia were evaluated in “Technology Counts 2008,” released by the national magazine Education Week, which tracks economic and policy forces affecting educational technology.
The 50 states and the District of Columbia were evaluated in “Technology Counts 2008,” released by the national magazine Education Week, which tracks economic and policy forces affecting educational technology.
It's a scene repeated in too many cities: a mother in Chicago is arrested after leaving a young child sleeping in a warm, locked, alarmed car, while she and two other siblings go to put money into a Salvation Army kettle. It's December, and typical of the winter in the Midwest, it is cold and sleeting. Media reports include information that the mother stayed in the parking lot with the car in sight. Charges are later dropped.
Reactions to the case in the media blamed either the police or the mother. The media is quick to give its full attention to cases like this, or other more serious allegations of child abuse or neglect. Wouldn’t it be a refreshing change if the media and the public paid such close attention when something goes well with a child or family?
Reactions to the case in the media blamed either the police or the mother. The media is quick to give its full attention to cases like this, or other more serious allegations of child abuse or neglect. Wouldn’t it be a refreshing change if the media and the public paid such close attention when something goes well with a child or family?
Elizabeth Crotty and class from Summerville Elementary
Dorchester School District Two has named five teachers as finalists in the district’s 2008 Teacher of the Year selection process. Elizabeth Crotty, first grade teacher at Summerville Elementary School; Jade Howard, English teacher at Summerville High School; Diana Hudgens, Spanish teacher at Oakbrook Middle School; Cathy McClam, chemistry teacher at Fort Dorchester High School, and Timothy Thompson, piano teacher at Rollings Middle School of the Arts, have been selected as district Honor Teachers.
*Students in Honor Teacher Elizabeth Crotty’s first grade class at Summerville Elementary begin each day with a community meeting to discuss the instructional plans for the day. In these daily meetings, Crotty stresses that the classroom belongs to all, and everyone needs to support one another. Crotty relocated to the area from Williamsburg, Virginia in 2002. She first taught at Fort Dorchester Elementary before moving to Summerville Elementary two years ago. A veteran teacher of more than 17 years, Crotty has quickly become a leader among her colleagues as she shares reports on educational research, as well as ideas and lessons. In 2006 she earned her National Board Certification. Principal Dr. Gene Sires describes Elizabeth Crotty as a wonderfully positive, industrious, and highly competent educator.
*Students in Honor Teacher Elizabeth Crotty’s first grade class at Summerville Elementary begin each day with a community meeting to discuss the instructional plans for the day. In these daily meetings, Crotty stresses that the classroom belongs to all, and everyone needs to support one another. Crotty relocated to the area from Williamsburg, Virginia in 2002. She first taught at Fort Dorchester Elementary before moving to Summerville Elementary two years ago. A veteran teacher of more than 17 years, Crotty has quickly become a leader among her colleagues as she shares reports on educational research, as well as ideas and lessons. In 2006 she earned her National Board Certification. Principal Dr. Gene Sires describes Elizabeth Crotty as a wonderfully positive, industrious, and highly competent educator.
Registration for all Students New to Dorchester School District Two
Elementary Schools Child Development, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Elementary Schools Child Development, Kindergarten, and First Grade
Some of the students from The Montessori Day School learn about the life of Luna the possum.
A group of students from the Montessori Day School in Summerville were the first to test the hands-on interactive indoor camping journey called Camp Carolina, debuting at the South Carolina Aquarium.
Camp Carolina, which opened March 15, is the first major exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium in over 4 years.
Camp Carolina, which opened March 15, is the first major exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium in over 4 years.
State Rep. Patsy Knight (left) and 2007 Woodland High School graduate Keon’ta Cobbs pose with a House resolution recognizing Cobbs and three others as original members of the Dedicated and Diligent Service (DADS) mentoring program in Dorchester District Four.
Those who helped foster the paternal spirit of the Dedicated and Diligent Service (DADS) mentoring program during its first decade in Dorchester District Four gathered Feb. 25 and honored the first mentee class to graduate from high school.
State Rep. Patsy Knight (D-St. George) was on hand at Woodland High School to present House resolutions to both the program and its District Four coordinator, Ronald Lary.
State Rep. Patsy Knight (D-St. George) was on hand at Woodland High School to present House resolutions to both the program and its District Four coordinator, Ronald Lary.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has invited teachers from Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown and Horry counties to participate in a free, four-day adventure workshop in June.
The ACE Basin Adventure starts Wednesday, June 11 and lasts through Saturday, June 14 in the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Basin in Colleton County.
The ACE Basin Adventure starts Wednesday, June 11 and lasts through Saturday, June 14 in the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Basin in Colleton County.