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Meeting Date:
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2/26/2015 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Awards and Commendations
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Info
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Subject:
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2. Excellence in Education Award - Elisabeth Foro
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community.
This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to present the “Excellence in Education Award” to:
Elisabeth Foro
Cass Street Elementary School
Academic Coach
Elisabeth Foro is one of thirty-six teachers in the country that has been chosen to receive the Engineering in Elementary (EiE) Scholarship by Raytheon Company. As part of this prestigious award, each teacher received $2,500 towards implementing the innovative EiE curriculum developed by the Museum of Science, Boston. EiE was designed by the Museum's National Center for Technological Literacy (NCTL) to help elementary school educators and students better understand engineering and technology concepts. Research shows EiE helps elementary students become more interested in engineering as a career.
Ms. Foro works as an academic coach at Cass Street Elementary School, one of the 19 GE Foundation Demonstration Schools. Ms. Foro supports teachers as they implement the Common Core State Standards in their classrooms. She also provides professional development for teachers to help them gain a deeper understanding of the math and ELA standards, and help them integrate instruction with the content areas in an effective and engaging way.
Ms. Foro has been with the district since she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (15 years), and has since received a Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership and a Reading License from Marquette University. She went into the field of education because she has always had an interest in the way children learn and how to increase the amount of positive experiences and feelings children have about school.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes and honors Elisabeth Foro for her dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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No fiscal impact.
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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