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Responsive School Network News
21 February 2012



Big Congratulations to Lakeside Lower Elementary's Principal Tim Watkins 

Lake Village, AR School Principal Honored by Delta State University

We are thrilled to share the news of Principal Tim Watkins' recent honor from the College of Education at Delta State University - he was recently bestowed the title of Outstanding Alumnus during homecoming festivities.

Even better, Dr. Watkins was presented with a plaque and a gift during the annual alumni luncheon at Delta State by one of his former professors, Dr. Joe Garrison. Dr. Watkins has known Dr. Garrison since August of 1979. Said Dr. Watkins, "He was my advisor in the education program at Delta State University when I enrolled as a freshman." And later, Dr. Garrison served as the chair for Dr. Watkins' dissertation committee.
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Meet Veronica Stevens, Superb SIS In Every Way  
Discover What Veronica Loves About Her Job
 
Veronica has been perfecting her School Improvement Specialist skills for the past twelve years, and she still feels as eager to help schools today as she did her first day on the job.  JP discovered the talented Veronica teaching in a partner school all those years ago, and she has been an invaluable member of JP's team ever since. 
 
Born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas. It is easy to see how she is so attached to Lakeside Lower Elementary and Principal Tim Watkins - they are all native Arkansas folks!
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To view a full description of these workshops, click here. Once you are on the Workshops/Seminars page, scroll to the Responsive Coaching Domain and you will find several Coaching Workshops, two of which are listed here.

RESPONSIVE COACHING: AN INTRODUCTION
Be introduced to Fidelity Essentials in order to provide effective support to teachers and become familiar with Responsive Coaching Model's™ communication framework. 
 
EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: THE LITERARY COACH'S ROLE
Learn fifteen critical teaching practices to improve teaching and learning and discuss ways to incorporate these strategies into teachers' current repertoires. 

 

 


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Join cyberbullying expert Sameer Hinduja for a 2-hour webinar that will provide you with much-needed guidance and practical help in this area. This session is designed for school administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals who want a comprehensive understanding of how teens are mistreating their peers via the Internet and cell phones and solid strategies for how to deal with these incidents.

The session will cover relevant legal principles and provide guidance from the courts as to when schools have standing to intervene in cyberbullying incidents, especially those that originate off-campus.  

 

 

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engagePrincipal Tim Watkins, Outstanding Alumnus Award Recipient 

Dr. Watkins has continued to stay connected to Delta State University since his days as a freshman in 1979. He received his undergraduate degree from DSU and then in 2008,  his graduate degree, which included his Doctorate of Education. He also serves as an adjunct professor for the College of Education, teaching graduate students in the master, specialist and doctorate programs.

When asked how he felt about receiving the Outstanding Alumnus award, Dr. Watkins said he was delighted. "I could hardly believe it when  I received the notice in the mail. It was an unexpected surprise and it made me feel blessed and thankful."

Dr. Watkins and his school, Lakeside Lower Elementary have been partners with JP for years, and he feels JP's professional development played a large part in his success as an educator and award recipient. "Professional development has allowed me to grow as an educator in both acquiring knowledge and applying knowledge in a school setting." Furthermore, he credits much of the professional development he received from JP as having a positive impact on the achievement level of students in his school and the instructional expertise of his teachers. He has been the principal of Lakeside Lower Elementary for eighteen years. 

Lakeside Lower Elementary has been working with JP's Veronica Stevens for several years. Veronica says the Lakeside staff are always welcoming and supportive. "The people are very friendly and willing to do whatever it takes to make children successful." She feels Dr. Watkins is the epitome of an inspirational administrator, and she appreciates the fact he knows his staff and students so well. "Many times," says Veronica, "Dr. Watkins knows the students who are having difficulty and is already working with the Reading Coach and classroom teacher to plan an intervention to help the student be successful before I get there for my regular visit." 
 
To learn more about the Professional Development Workshops JP offers, read the Examine section of this newsletter or go directly to our website by clicking here. You will find full descriptions of all the workshops JP has developed. Take advantage of these wonderful professional development opportunities!
exploreVeronica Stevens, School Improvement Specialist

Working with students who experience success for the first time is what makes Veronica most excited about being a School Improvement Specialist. She also loves helping teachers experience success through their students and knowing that each time she visits a school, she is there to make a difference.
 
Facilitating JP's professional development workshops is one of Veronica's favorite aspects of being a School Improvement Specialist. "Not only does JP provide fantastic professional development, we also provide the coaching follow-up to make sure what has been trained is being transferred to the classroom and school." She also loves Direct Instruction program training and feels a lot of satisfaction in seeing how much the participants learn from the first day of training to the last.
 
Want to know more about JP's Workshops and Academies? You can learn more about these workshops by clicking here. Simply scroll to the Domain you are interested in on the Workshops/Seminars page to view full descriptions of these exceptional professional development opportunities.