About
212° Mission
It is the mission of 212° to support, challenge, and inspire first year teachers to become competent, confident, and compassionate so that they make a positive difference for their students.
212° Purpose
Our purpose is to Support and encourage new teachers by providing practical training and aid in classroom implementation.
212° Goals
- Providing support & Training
- Ensuring a rewarding and successful first year at MISD
- Retaining quality educators within the district
212° Program Components
- New Teacher Staff Development
- 1st & 2nd Year Teacher Academy
- Support by Trained Campus Mentor
First & Second Year Teacher Academy 2011-12
| Thinking Maps | September 22 | 8:00-3:00 | Rooms 126/ 130 | Elementary Secondary |
| Working on the Work Lesson Design | October 6 | 12:30-4:00 | Rooms 126/130 | Elementary Secondary |
| Tools for Effective Classrooms | December 1 | 12:30-4:00 | Rooms 126/130 | Elementary Secondary |
| First Steps in Mathematics | September 14, October 19, November 9 | 8:00-3:00 | Room 130 | K-6 teachers |
Campus Mentors
T.E. Baxter Elementary - Melanie Savins-Cude
J.R. Irvin Elementary - Robin Vitullo
J.A. Vitovsky Elementary - Stacee Johnson
LaRue Miller Elementary - Laurie Garippa
Longbranch Elementary - Kristi Watkins
Mt. Peak Elementary - Nancy Robertson
Frank Seale Middle School - Teresa Bannister & Kellie Callahan
Walnut Grove Middle School - Riki Underwood
Midlothian High School - Melonie Bagby, Kristi Guest, Katherine Jackson
Curriculum Coordinator - Karena Blackwell, 972-775-8296, Email
