New Journey as Academic Support Specialist with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools!

I am thankful to be a part of this fantastic school district!

A little over two months ago, I joined a new school district...Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools! It has been an exciting whirlwind every since! I have been so consumed with my assignment that I have not been able to blog. Now that my transition is becoming smoother, I am ready to return to the keyboard.

I am the Academic Support Specialist for Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate (the school district's in-house student mentoring program). 

I absolutely loved being a classroom teacher, but I wanted a brand new experience after leaving South View Middle. 

Click here to read about why I left South View Middle:
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/cumberland-county-schools-cut-award-winning-teacher-s-job/article_4bc4484b-a6fc-5e06-8c40-6538a6ecd3c3.html

My tenure as an Academic Support Specialist has been filled with many different experiences and excursions that I will blog about individually. I have visited Wisconsin, Cullowhee, and Ocracoke to name a few. I also have several things to share about Tar Heel Teachers as well as moments from South View Middle School that I have yet to reveal! 

Get ready for several Throwback Thursdays, Flashback Fridays, and Memory Lane Mondays! I will see you soon!

Top Qualities of a School Principal

I stumbled across this infographic while at the North Carolina Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leaders Program. Do you agree with this top qualities?

I will share more about this program soon! 

Are You a Tar Heel Teacher, Too?!

NC Educators are asked to join our network as contributors!

The Tar Heel Teachers love discussing and blogging about issues and situations concerning North Carolina Education and its various systems! We are pleased to announce an exciting new initiative...we are now recruiting contributors to tell their own stories about being educators in North Carolina!

Are you a Tar Heel Teacher, too? If so, contact Marlow Artis via email (marlowmartis@gmail.com) in order to join our team and share your voice!

Your stories, opinions, and experiences will be shared at the new blog - Tar Heel Teachers, Too! Here is the address - www.tarheelteacherstoo.blogspot.com! We look forward to partnering with you!

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - July 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:15 - Teacher Talk: The co-hosts discuss vouchers increasing enrollment in North Carolina’s private schools, tough negotiations over NC assistant funding, and supporters rallying behind the Nash-Rocky Mount superintendent following his resignation.
• 14:25 - Kid Inventors: The co-hosts inspect 7th Grader Jamal Williams's original invention!
• 17:10 - Tomorrow's Tools: Thelma Lou Gaines (Arts Educator at New Century International Elementary) talks about the importance of graphic novels.
• 26:25 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @TarHeelTeachers via Twitter. Email is another viable option, write your comments to tarheelteachers@gmail.com. Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers. We also post exclusive pictures to our Facebook Page!

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - June 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learning together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:05 - Teacher Talk - The co-hosts discuss the Monroe Class President who was pulled from the graduation line because of fake tickets, teachers speaking out about the NC Senate's budget proposal, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System's recruitment of teachers via Craigslist.
• 22:15 - Ashlee showcases concepts from Sean Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids.
• 30:10 - Cassandra converses about how Word BINGO can help EC students to review the parts of speech.
• 35:10 - Dia addresses the importance of incorporating student interests into classroom lessons.
• 42:10 - Marlow discloses 4 Tips for Managing Your Teaching Career.
• 49:00 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

 

Here are the resources that Ashlee shared with the Tar Heel Teachers audience.

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @TarHeelTeachers via Twitter. Email is another viable option, write your comments to tarheelteachers@gmail.com. Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers. We also post exclusive pictures to our Facebook Page!

 This show nor its co-hosts are perfect. We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - May 2015 Episode Coinciding with A Special Governor's Teacher Network Conference

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:10 - Teacher Talk - the co-hosts discuss scarce playground time because of overcrowded elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg System as well as the NC board backing 17 new charter schools for 2016.
• 7:40 - Chatting with Members of the NC Governor's Teacher Network - the co-hosts interview 4 members (Heather Blackwell, Kate Wernersbach, Katie Hancock, and Rebecca Dean) of GTN about their year-long action research.
• 17:05 - Politically Involved Educators - the co-hosts interview Robert Wilson (Democratic Candidate for NC Lt. Governor).
• 23:35 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog.  You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @tarheelteachers via Twitter.  Email is another viable option, write your comments to marlowmartis@gmail.com.  Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers.

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect.  We hope that you will grow and learn with us.

Robert Wilson for NC Lt. Governor 2016

For more information about Robert Wilson's Campaign: http://www.robertwilson4ltgov.com/

Prior to the live taping of Tar Heel Teachers, A Special Conference took place to unveil Region 2 and Region 4 Governor's Teacher Network Projects. 

GTN Presenters shared information about their year-long action research.

The Operation Inquiry Trunk Show was one of the highlights of the GTN Conference. The 6th Graders did a fantastic job showcasing their products!

iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show - February 2015 Broadcasts

The Tar Heel Teachers have chatted with someone fantastic individuals on iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show broadcasting on Bronco-iRADIO.com!

Relive all the fun! Here are all of the February 2015 Broadcasts of iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show!

February 6, 2015

February 13, 2015

February 20, 2015

February 27, 2015

Tune in Fridays on Bronco-iRADIO.com from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM to catch iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show...LIVE!

Behind the Scenes of Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show

Experience what it takes to make Tar Heel Teachers!

There is a whole other show before, during, and after Tar Heel Teachers! Watch the behind the scenes videos for Tar Heel Teachers!  

Pilot Episode

January 2015

February 2015

March 2015

April 2015

Watch all of the talk show episodes by visiting:

www.tarheelteacherstalkshow.blogspot.com

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - April 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:15 - During Teacher Talk, the co-hosts discuss the concept of stretching one great teacher across multiple classrooms, Hispanics helping to drive growth in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, and students being responsible for most upkeep in schools in lieu of school janitors.
•  16:20 - During Tomorrow's Tools, Dr. Toni Witherow (Mathematics Instructional Coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction) shares a "frontloading" math strategy with Marlow and Dia.
• 22:45 - The benefits of Upcyclying in the Classroom!  Aritia Smalls (AIG Consultant) tells Marlow and Ashlee how trash can be turned into organizational treasure.
• 31:30 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

Here is the frontloading format that Dr. Witherow shared with the Tar Heel Teachers regarding word problems. 

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog.  You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @tarheelteachers via Twitter.  Email is another viable option, write your comments to marlowmartis@gmail.com.  Also, do not forget to like Tar Heel Teachers on Facebook - www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers.

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect.  We hope that you will grow and learn with us.

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - March 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:00 - During Teacher Talk, the co-hosts discuss the Final Graduating Class for the NC Teaching Fellows, Single-Gender Classes on the rise in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and the benefits of Standing Desks.
• 13:15 - Teachers as Advocates! Marlow and Ashlee talk with 3rd Grade Teacher - Amy Sparks about the Jarred Bryan Sparks Foundation, which she created in memory of her beloved son.
• 22:30 - Healthy Lunch Choices for Teachers! Marlow and Cassandra are joined by Diane Wilson (6th Grade Teacher/Health Enthusiast) who shares healthy tidbits.
• 30:25 - Tar Heel Teachers on the Town! Dia takes Marlow bowling in an effort to find balance and relaxation!
• 38:45 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers!

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @tarheelteachers via Twitter. Go to Facebook and Like our page (www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers). Email is another viable option, write your comments to marlowmartis@gmail.com.

For More Information about the Jarred Bryan Sparks Foundation:

http://www.jarredbryansparksfoundation.org/

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will learn and grow with us!

iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show - January 2015 Broadcasts

Hosting iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show has been a fantastic experience!

Relive all the fun! Here are all of the January 2015 Broadcasts of iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show!

January 9, 2015

January 16, 2015

January 23, 2015

January 30, 2015

Tune in Fridays on Bronco-iRADIO.com from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM to catch iTEACH - The Tar Heel Teachers Radio Show...LIVE!

Do You Want to Build An Education? My 6th Graders Definitely Do!

This poster says it all!

Recently, my 6th Graders created a wonderful Public Service Announcement encouraging others to remain in school.  With Disney's Frozen as their inspiration, they want to know, "Do You Want to Build An Education?"

Here is the video, which was selected as the Middle School Winner for the Cumberland County Schools Flipping the Script Contest:

For their hard work, my students received Ten Kindle Fire Tablets! Thanks to the CCS Federal Programs Department for donating the tablets, which will be utilized for instructional purposes!

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - February 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together!

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:00 - During Teacher Talk, the co-hosts discuss the grading of North Carolina's public schools, a study that shows preschool reduces a need for special education, and how South Carolina high school students reacted to racism at their school. 
• 10:45 - The significance of Partners in Education! Marlow and Ashlee chat with Darin Craig (Sales Professional with Lifetouch Photography) about his company's numerous partnerships with schools all over North Carolina.
• 20:25 - Celebrating School Success!  Marlow and Cassandra converse with the Deep Sea Explorers (7th Grade Academic Team) from John Griffin Middle School about their selection as one of North Carolina's Middle School Teams to Watch.
• 30:50 - The Importance of Community Service!  Marlow and Dia speak with Shamia Johnson and Dominique Weatherspoon (Seniors at Cross Creek Early College) about how they are utilizing their knitting club to change the lives of others.  They also show the co-hosts how to crochet.
• 38:55 - The co-hosts share professional advice during Ask the Teachers.

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog. You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @tarheelteachers via Twitter. Go to Facebook and Like our page (www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers). Email is another viable option, write your comments to marlowmartis@gmail.com.

For more information about Lifetouch Photography Visit:

www.lifetouch.com

www.safety.lifetouch.com

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect! We hope that you will grow and learn with us!

Tar Heel Teachers - Educational Panel Talk Show - January 2015 Episode

This month's episode is filled with many teachable moments! Let's learn together! 

During this month's episode of Tar Heel Teachers...

• 1:00 - During Teacher Talk, the co-hosts discuss Wake County's decision to move their middle schools to the 10-Point Grading Scale, How a Lack of Teacher Engagement is Linked to 2.3 Million Missed Workdays, and the Grading of North Carolina's public schools (A-F).
• 12:30 - Community Involvement is important!  Marlow and Dia chat with Josiah Boyd (5th Grade Philanthropist from Lake Rim Elementary) about his quest to provide necessities for today's homeless! Watch the interview for specific details!
• 16:20 - A Dignified Debate about Technology! Jason Edwards (English/Language Arts Teacher at EE Smith High School) highlights the benefits of technology in today's classrooms while Aretha Moultrie (English/Language Arts Teacher at South View Middle School) pinpoints a few pitfalls associated with technology usage.
• 24:55 - For this edition of Teachers Taking Care of their Health, Marlow and Ashlee are joined by Certified Zumba Instructor Camille Newman (English/Language Arts Teacher at John Griffin Middle School) who gives the co-hosts a lesson.
• 30:25 - The co-hosts also share professional advice during Ask the Teachers.

Please share your opinions of this month's show by posting your comments to this blog.  You can also join the conversation by tweeting us @tarheelteachers via Twitter.  Go to Facebook and LIKE our page (www.facebook.com/TarHeelTeachers).  Email is another viable option, write your comments to marlowmartis@gmail.com.

This show nor its co-hosts are perfect!  We hope that you will grow and learn with us!