LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

KRISTIN ACKERMAN, LEARNING SPECIALIST MELANIE PERKINS, EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

St. Mark’s Episcopal School

WHAT MAKES ST. MARK’S A STRONG LEARNING COMMUNITY?

St. Mark’s provides a well-rounded education with a balanced approach. We teach foundational skills using researched based programs while integrating innovative, age-appropriate technology. We are committed to developing the whole child through an academically rigorous program. Through cross curricular units, students are immersed in topics across multiple disciplines. They learn skills in different contexts which fosters critical thinking, develops soft skills, and leads to long term retention.

HOW DO YOU EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS?

We work with students across all grade levels to best meet their academic needs. This is accomplished through differentiated instruction, enrichment programs, and specific targeted one on one support. Additionally, we provide on-going professional development and coaching for our teachers to successfully implement research-based initiatives and utilize best practices in the classroom.

WHAT MAKES YOU EXPERTS IN YOUR FIELDS?

Kristin Ackerman is a Learning Specialist and Wilson Certified Tutor with 19 years of experience teaching and presenting across the country on reading and writing topics. She is the co-author of Conferring with Young Writers: What to do When you Don’t Know What to Do published by Stenhouse. She is also a regular contributor to the thedailycafe.com.

Melanie Perkins has been teaching for over 20 years and has taught across a variety of grade levels and subject areas. She is a Google Certified Trainer who presents to teachers at the state and national level on effective integration of technology in meaningful and creative ways across the curriculum.