Best Practices in Education: 

Exploring the Latest Teaching &

Learning Research

Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 ● 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Thomas Kelly, Associate Professor of Education at John Carroll University, will talk about current research regarding successful teaching and learning including:

• Factors that distinguish effective from ineffective teachers.
• Key messages that students should receive daily from teachers. 
• Teaching strategies that make school feasible, relevant and enjoyable for students.
• The dynamics of peer support for learning.
• Action steps for teachers to encourage students and promote high achievement.

Click here for the full schedule of lectures.  All lectures are free, open to the community and take place at The Agnon School.

ROCKER NAOMI LESS ENTERTAINS AND EDUCATES AT AGNON

Combining a passion for music with her love for Judaism, Naomi Less brought her dynamic rock songs along with messages of empowerment and self-esteem to two Agnon programs as well as a lively benefit concert.

On Friday, November 5th, Naomi led a special Middle School program on bullying that was attended by Agnon, Schechter and Ratner Montessori students in grades 6 - 8.  After performing songs with messages of hope, strength and confidence, the group explored different roles that people play in bullying situations.  They also discussed various ways to resolve these situations.  In addition, Naomi entertained Agnon students during a special Kabbalat Shabbat assembly later that day.

Her benefit concert on Sunday, November 7^th -- with a special appearance by the HaZamir Cleveland choir -- entertained as well as inspired the audience of 250. The concert was the third in a series dedicated to bringing quality Jewish music to Cleveland in memory of Merle & Arlene Gordon.  Funds raised provide scholarship assistance and aid educational programming.

To read more about Naomi Less in the Cleveland Jewish News,visit Cleveland Rocks More with Naomi Less.

HaZamir Cleveland

AGNON WINS TWO NATIONAL DAY SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

BASKETBALL GREAT TAMIR GOODMAN COACHES AGNON JV AND VARSITY TEAMS

Dubbed the "Jewish Jordan" in high school by Sports Illustrated magazine, Tamir Goodman is coaching Agnon's boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball teams.

He also taught teamwork at several co-ed Agnon basketball clinics for students in grades 2 - 8.  Agnon students were introduced to Goodman at a school assembly where he spoke to students about the inseparable roles that basketball and Judaism play in his life. 

Goodman, an Orthodox Jew and grandson of a Holocaust survivor, grew up in Baltimore.  He gained national media attention in high school and was rated one of the country's top 25 high school players. After high school, the 6-foot-3 Goodman turned down a scholarship to play at top-ranked University of Maryland because their schedule required him to play on Shabbat.  Left without a college to attend, Goodman says a "miracle" transpired: The basketball players and coaches at Towson State University, a Division I school near Baltimore, learned about Goodman's dilemma and offered him an athletic scholarship, changing their conference schedule so most games wouldn't be on Shabbat.

After college, Goodman signed with Euro League champion Maccabi Tel Aviv.  He played professional basketball in Israel for five seasons, reaching the Israeli Cup finals and Israeli Premier League semifinals in 2003 and 2009.

Today, the 28-year-old Goodman resides in Cleveland with his wife (a native Clevelander) and their three children.  President of Tamir Goodman Sports Consultant, LLC, he coaches children of all ages and skill levels at basketball clinics and camps.  Goodman effectively motivates youths by teaching both fundamental and advanced basketball skills while promoting an enjoyable atmosphere that stresses teamwork, respect and hard work.