Selectmen: choosing new fire chief a difficult choice Oct 17, 2009
Doody, whose father worked as a firefighter in the Canton Fire Department, said he worked as a special education teacher before he got the fever to join the fire department. He started as a firefighter, and was promoted to lieutenant and then deputy fire chief. (Canton Journal, MA)
New staff welcomed in Chisago Lakes Dist. Oct 16, 2009
Jeff Figlmiller is a new special education teacher for the Pathways to Change program ... She is an early childhood special education teacher working in the preschool room at Taylors Falls ... Weston Johnson is the new special education teacher at Chisago Lakes Primary School. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
West Hartford Teacher Is Expected To Be Named State's Best For 2010 Oct 16, 2009
Mullen, a former New York City police captain, is a special education teacher at an alternative high school in Greenwich. At a gathering of West Hartford teachers and administrators in August, the town's 2008-09 teacher of the year, Andrew Mayo, said Luetjen's "patience and perseverance and vision all shine clearly" when one watches her in the classroom. (FOX61, CT)
Okla. mom charged with locking son in closets Oct 16, 2009
A lawsuit filed by the boy's mother, Anita Young, alleges that special education teacher Trinda Barocas told a classroom aide that the boy would likely misbehave and "maybe he could be sick enough not to attend and we won't have to deal with it." Young said her son, Jacob, who is mostly nonverbal, gets hives and experiences swelling if he merely touches peanuts. Officials at Mary Bryan Elementary School in Indianapolis contacted Young in March after classroom aides reported that Barocas... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
On TV show, old Lexington dog taught new trick Oct 15, 2009
Toczylowski knows a thing or two about teaching he works as a special education teacher at Lexington High School. However, as he learned during last Saturday s show, it really is tough to teach an old dog new tricks. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Hussman-Lauchstaedt United in Marriage Oct 14, 2009
She is employed as a special education teacher for Northwest R-1 School District in High Ridge. The groom is a 2002 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School and earned a Doctorate of Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2008. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Teacher arrested in drug sting (1423) Oct 14, 2009
And in February, W.S. Neal High School special education teacher Larry Tindell was arrested by Escambia County sheriff s deputies and charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance and illegal distribution of a controlled substance after an undercover operation in which Tindell allegedly gave a 20-year-old man a Lortab pill. McGougin said police are not targeting school officials, but he said he hopes the arrest of Ball shows that no one is above the law. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Transition team looking to future Oct 11, 2009
"Rev. Arthur Sutton, chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee.He has been pastor of Jackson's Progressive Missionary Baptist Church for a decade, serves as executive director of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention Young People's Department and is a special education teacher at Jackson's Wingfield High School."We just came out of an administration (Frank Melton's) where there was too much arguing and fussing. "We don't want to go back to what they were doing."The mayor needs to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Breeders of the pack Oct 10, 2009
Pam is a special education teacher in the Columbus Community School District. Her parents, Carl and Joyce Sachs of Muscatine, are also partners. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Former Weymouth teacher and husband killed in car crash Oct 10, 2009
Former South Intermediate School special education teacher Michelle Worthy, 35, would go the extra mile to help her students learn. She had a love for teaching that got poured out in the classroom, said Kathleen Sheridan, director for grants and community relations for the Weymouth Public Schools. (Weymouth News, MA)
Ind. Teacher Tried to Sicken Autistic Boy Oct 10, 2009
Anita Young's lawsuit says special education teacher Trinda Barocas told a classroom aide that they wouldn't have to deal with the boy misbehaving if he became sick. Young says her son didn't eat the candy bar, probably because he doesn't eat unfamiliar foods. (Time.com)
Teacher 2 years probation for spiking autistic student's soda with hot sauce... Oct 9, 2009
MIAMI LAKES A Miami Lakes special education teacher was sentenced today to two years of probation after she was found guilty of putting hot sauce in an autistic student's soda, WFOR-Ch. 4 reports. (The Drudge Report)
Edisto teacher accused of abusing students Oct 9, 2009
The Orangeburg County Sheriff s Office is investigating allegations that an Edisto High School special education teacher abused two students. Something happened, Sheriff Larry Williams said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Full Story Oct 8, 2009
MIAMI (WSVN) -- MIAMI -- A former special education teacher convicted of disciplining a 7-year-old student with Tabasco sauce will not spend any time behind bars. A jury found Sylvia Tagle guilty of only one of eight counts of child abuse for the incident that took place while the 25-year educator was teaching at Miami Lakes' Bob Graham Educational Center. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
EHS teacher blends responsibility with fun Oct 7, 2009
Brian Myrick / Daily Record ELLENSBURG A quick look at the entry for Will Harper on Ellensburg High School s Web site lists the special education teacher s favorite quote as: Work hard, play hard ... Harper s first job upon graduation was as a special education teacher at Mount Stuart Elementary, working alongside Kathy Haberman who served as his mentor while Harper was a CWU student-teacher ... As a special education teacher, Harper specializes in math, but acknowledges there is not set... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Former Winchester middle school teachers aide pleads guilty to child rape, child enticement, and child porn charges; gets five years Oct 6, 2009
The defendant was a special education teacher s aide at the McCall Middle School in Winchester. The defendant had teaching responsibilities and also coached soccer. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Stabbing suspect set for next detention hearing Oct 5, 2009
Special education teacher Todd Henry died Sept. 23 after he was stabbed in a classroom at John Tyler High School. The suspect was 1 of his students. (KSLA.com, LA)
ART FOR ALL: Lustys' legacy continues at arts center (45) Oct 4, 2009
In an interview with The Times and Democrat in 1995, Lois Lusty said during her 24 years as a special education teacher, she found great use for art in her classroom. "Art is a way of association between emotions and development. It gives children an outlet for all kinds of emotions," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Couples allege Ponzi-like adoption scam Oct 1, 2009
Deborah Josephs, a 44-year-old former human resources executive who now works as a consultant, and her 41-year-old husband, Milton, an elementary school special education teacher, already have one 6-year-old daughter and had prepared their home for a new child who never arrived as promised in August. Deborah Josephs said they paid Cohen $35,000 in legal fees and expenses for the birth mother in March. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Academics gather to dissect Springsteen legend Sep 30, 2009
Fellow blue-collar rocker Joe Grushecky sheepishly admitted taking a sick day from his regular job as a special education teacher to collaborate with Springsteen. His peeved employer set out to track him down. (MSNBC -- Music)
Empty school trustee seat now has eight people interested Sep 30, 2009
Swartz worked as a special education teacher for nine years at Twin Spruce Junior High and she serves as the PTO vice president there. I think its important for parents to be involved in their childs education, she said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Last hearing for accused Winchester teachers' aide delayed by both sides Sep 30, 2009
The charges stem from alleged crimes committed against six underage female victims whom the prosecution argues French came into contact with during his tenure as a full-time special education teacher s aide at the McCall Middle School from 2006 to summer 2008. French is the son of McCall Middle School Principal Evander French. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Shanksville-Stonycreek to hold homecoming Sep 30, 2009
We wanted to add one more piece to (our school spirit), said Superintendent Tom McInroy. We want to make the high school experience for these kids the best it can be. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The homework club Sep 26, 2009
Toni Fann, a special education teacher from Mt. Pleasant High School, and Cherre Nielsen, who teaches third grade at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, are working as mentors with the program. Both said they have had a great response from the students. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rupe a natural in radio booth with Loons Sep 26, 2009
Rupe, a special education teacher at Vanderbilt Area Schools, is a die-hard sports fan and had always dreamed of announcing a game. That became a reality, when he was able to do six innings of a Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball game. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Teen Arrested In Texas Teachers Murder Appears in Court Sep 25, 2009
Tyler Superintendent Randy Reid said the student approached special education teacher Todd Henry, 50, at around 8:50 a.m. Wednesday and stabbed him in the neck with a sharp object. A teacher's aide and two other students were in the classroom, and the aide subdued the suspect, Reid said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Attorney: Stabbing suspect ’mentally disturbed’ Sep 25, 2009
Attorney: Stabbing suspect mentally disturbed - Somerset - Daily American. Jim Huggler said he planned to seek a competency hearing after a juvenile judge ruled Thursday that there was probable cause for a murder charge. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Classes resume at Texas school where teacher slain Sep 24, 2009
TYLER, Texas (AP) - Classes are set to resume at a Texas high school a day after a special education teacher was fatally stabbed in a classroom. Authorities in Tyler, Texas, say a 16-year-old male student is accused of walking up to 50-year-old Todd Henry at John Tyler High School and stabbing him in the neck Wednesday. (KSLA.com, LA)
Parents React After Va. Teacher is Found Drunk With Teen Sep 22, 2009
Sources say this is Roesler's first year teaching at Hayfield Secondary where the school's Web site lists her as a special education teacher. Hayfield parents ABC 7 News spoke with Monday night say they are bewildered and outraged over the incident. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Teaching, singing, songwriting Sep 22, 2009
By day, the 37-year-old Ravengael is a special education teacher at Klamath Union High. But away from work she s a singer-songwriter, writing, rehearsing or performing her brand of high-energy music. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Jack McCallumVIEWPOINT Sep 22, 2009
James, who began as a Best Buddies volunteer nearly 20 years ago when he was at Boston College, connected with Laura, whose sister was also involved with the program as a special education teacher, about six years ago. Last year, the couple found out their son would be born with Down syndrome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Alternative high school idea gains ground Sep 19, 2009
Susan and Myron Oyloe moved to Myron's hometown of Williston from the East Coast about six years ago, and have become good friends with Williston High School special education teacher Valli Helstad. Through the course of the Oyloe's regular conversations with Helstad, discussions about alternative high schools would surface. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Layoff was blessing says woman making a difference Sep 19, 2009
Posted: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:56 AM EST Updated: Friday, September 18, 2009 5:53 PM EST. Amanda Wise and 8-year old Drew Dansavage. (WSJA.com, AL)
Two-term School Board incumbent seeks third go Sep 19, 2009
The two oldest have grown out of the school system as students, and one has come back as a special education teacher at Auke Bay Elementary. Her youngest is a freshman at Thunder Mountain High School, a school she advocated building in 2003 as an involved parent, before being elected to office. (Juneau Empire)
Hilo teacher to be sentenced for selling 'ice' Sep 18, 2009
Before her arrest, Dionise was a special education teacher at Keaukaha Elementary School ... Before her arrest, Dionise was a special education teacher at Keaukaha Elementary School. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Former Hilo special ed teacher could face life for meth trafficking Sep 18, 2009
Dionise, a former special education teacher at Keaukaha Elementary School, remains listed as a Hawaii District Office teacher on the state Department of Education Web site, which is updated monthly. More Breaking news headlines. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Summer school success for Brainerd students Sep 16, 2009
In board action, the board approved the following new certified employees: Danielle Bartz, Forestview eighth-grade teacher; Kate Bjornson, BHS family and consumer science teacher; Phillip Dewey, BHS special education teacher; Amy Haag, Harrison special education teacher; Sarah Nelson, Forestview fifth-grade teacher; Ahnna Wing, part-time Garfield Reading Recovery teacher and part-time St. Francis Title I teacher; Brea Chrisinger, Nisswa kindergarten/first-grade teacher; and Crystal Magnan,... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Schools pass budget Sep 15, 2009
Christopher J. Hill, Special Education Teacher, Escambia County High School, effective Sept. 14, 2009 (Replacing Stephanie Jackson). Timothy Moorer, physical education teacher, Escambia County High School, effective Sept. 14 replacing Anthony Hayes. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Mortgage modifications make things worse for some Sep 15, 2009
"The bank could have done more and reduced our principal," says Samantha, 40, a special education teacher. "You have the anticipation of relief and then you realize it's not going to make it better. It's like being punched in the stomach twice.". (USA Today -- Money)
Program created by local students helping curb violence in schools Sep 14, 2009
Olivia Newbold, a special education teacher at West, saw Rachel's Challenge work in Las Vegas when she was a teacher there because of the follow-up of ideas introduced at the assembly, she said. Students signed up for more training and others signed a poster saying they would take on at least five challenges: To eliminate prejudice and look for good in everyone; dare to dream; set goals/keep a journal; choose good influences; and start a chain reaction of kindness. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Nation marks 9/11 with volunteerism Sep 12, 2009
Northwest Rankin Elementary assistant special education teacher Ricky Johnson participates in the school's freedom walk Friday in memory of victims and heroes of the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. Erin Parker/Hattiesburg American. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Timeless Consignment Boutique opens in Georgetown Sep 12, 2009
Owner Arete Pascucci, a Special Education teacher who lives in Middleton, says she is glad to bring top quality consignment clothing to Georgetown. I m glad I chose this location in Georgetown. (Georgetown Record, MA)
PULSE BLOG: Plenty of pre-fall fun to be had Sep 12, 2009
Sherman Hemsley of "The Jeffersons" and "All in the Family" fame will appear on a midstate stage opposite a South Middleton School District special education teacher. Hemsley and Carlisle's Susan Reutter will perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center near the Limekiln Exit off Interstate 83. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Norwell teacher returns from Kazakhstan Sep 11, 2009
In the last several months, the school has hired a number of new teachers, aides, instructional tutors and a special education teacher ... Other new hires at Vinal this year include teachers Amy Marsh and Laurie Peckham, special education teacher Carrie O Donell, aides William Flanagan and Beth Wilkinson and three new instructional tutors Donna Dalferro, Theresa Keefe and Jenn Hesslesmith. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
New faculty members welcome students at Mt. Lake Public School Sep 10, 2009
The quartet includes a pair of new kindergarten teachers, Nicole James and Shelly Condon, a combined high school English/social studies instructor in Nicole Brennan, and Laura Harder, the new Early Childhood Special Education teacher. There are also four new paraprofessionals on the public school staff, including Nancy Sajban, Jessica Shively, Tanya Siebert, and Terri Wall. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Brothers running for offices Sep 6, 2009
Medina is a special education teacher and an assistant coach for care and injury prevention at Highland High School. He and his wife moved to the area in March of 2007 after he got out of the Army. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Former resident to shoot film inside Next Page Cafe Sep 5, 2009
The film is a bunch of little stories that is occurring (simultaneously) in different parts of the country, said film producer Billy Jacks, a former Weymouth resident, and Hingham High School special education teacher. They all find out that the world will end. (Weymouth News, MA)
BCSC to get interest free funds; hearing set Sep 4, 2009
In other business, the board approved several personnel appointments, including Bethany Brewster, special education teacher at Brownstown Elementary School; Linda McKinney, night cleaning person at Freetown Elementary; Jamie Renaker, aide at the high school, and Toni Fritz, yearbook advisor at Freetown. Meghan Martin was approved as a volunteer assistant for sixth grade volleyball. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Marlborough teachers protest salary freeze Sep 4, 2009
"It makes it very difficult for teachers," said Karb, a special education teacher at Jaworek Elementary School. "It's virtually the only leverage we have.". (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Schools see smallest group of new teachers in years Sep 4, 2009
Leigh Moran, special education teacher at Hanmer Elementary School. A Wethersfield resident, Moran is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, with a master's degree in special education and with many years of experience working in Middletown. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Five new teachers begin at RHS Sep 4, 2009
Amy Varney is a new special education teacher who is also in her first year of teaching. She earned a B. S. in Special Education from Liberty University. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Cramped quarters Sep 4, 2009
Its been pretty consistent at 20 kids to begin with, but at the end of the first quarter we get the push, said Sue Wagner, special education teacher. That push was about 65 students last year. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Simons is back, like he never left Sep 4, 2009
He arrived at Redwood High as a special education teacher in 1981 and was approached by Rangers coach Roger Kelly, who asked: "Hey, you know anything about football?". In retrospect, Rogers answers with honesty: "Did I know anything about coaching football per se? No.". (Fresno Bee)
Friends remember victims of Brunswick massacre Sep 3, 2009
David Flesch is serious when he tells you Michael Toler, 19, was "the most wonderful child and human being" he's met in 20 years as a special education teacher. That's why his face lights up when asked about the boy he taught - and who he says taught him even more - at McIntosh County Academy near Darien, Ga. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Butterfield-Odin Publics freshest faculty faces Sep 3, 2009
Dane Wilson special education teacher, with a focus on kids with EBD, comes to Butterfield-Odin Public School from McLeod West Public School in Brownton, where he pursued his vocation teaching social studies. Before that Wilson was a special education teacher in Mankato. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
North Oconee principal's hearing highly anticipated Sep 3, 2009
Prior to that, Osborne was a special education teacher and coach at Cedar Shoals High School in Clarke County, and in 1992 was a semi-finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year. As head of North Oconee, Osborne quickly became someone teachers, students and parents admired. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Science of sleep explains why teens are so tired Sep 2, 2009
When I see teens asleep in my class, I wonder if I m really that boring, said Nielsen, a Lanphier High School special education teacher. I also wonder why they re so tired. (Easton Journal, MA)
New leadership will welcome Woburn students Aug 30, 2009
He also taught future teachers at the college level and was a special education teacher. I found I always worked so well with the parents, said Reese, who hopes that skill will serve help in his new post, which became available when Mark Donovan was promoted to superintendent. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
News from the YMCA: Aug. 28 online editon Aug 29, 2009
Join instructor Alyssa Dupont, special education teacher, for gym games. This program will help to develop basic motor skills, such as kicking, dribbling, throwing and catching. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Cohasset Schools ready for students Aug 29, 2009
While many of the veteran staff is returning, there will be several new faces: kindergarten teacher Mrs. Low, special education teacher Mrs. Bulkley and music teacher (for second graders) Mr. Mafera ... Mrs. Arna Lewis has moved from third grade to fifth grade and Ms. Meg O'Hara has moved from a special education teacher position to fourth grade ... The Middle-High School has several new teachers and staff members: Ms. Louise Demas (Humanities Program Supervisor), Dr. June Talvitie-Siple (STEM... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
More of this story Aug 27, 2009
The district's plan allocates 70 percent of its Title VI funds towards a handicapped accessible bus, instructional material for a special education teacher and speech therapist, professional development, various equipment and software. The district has also designated 16,700 to Allbritton Upper Elementary for technology; 48,950 to the junior high toward the purchase of technology and sound system equipment; 10,900 to the high school toward the purchase of special education software, laptop... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Some folks do get it right Aug 27, 2009
Last week, Copy Editor Aulton Utsey spotted Chonita Ferish, a local special education teacher, buying a birthday cake out of her own money for a student. That is love. (Nogales International, AZ)
Vineyarders pressed by health costs Aug 25, 2009
Consider Heather Thurber, 36, a West Tisbury organic farmer and special education teacher, who spends $1,000 monthly for health insurance for herself, her husband, and their two sons. I can t even imagine what it would cost if the school district didn t already pay 75 percent of the total, she said. (Boston Globe)
Teachers arrive with interesting backgrounds Aug 25, 2009
Doug Rakoczy, the new special education teacher, is anticipating small class sizes and being around a variety of different age groups. "There's more one-on-one with students than there is if I was, say, a science teacher," he said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Teachers Taught to Make Grade in Fashion Aug 22, 2009
Though she is a special education teacher, two years ago she got her master's in administration and has since been promoted to not only teaching but also administrating the program. This does not require a suit every day, but certainly more professional attire than an average teacher and typically a jacket, often in separates form. (CBS News -- Early Show)
