Committee Spotlight

The Teaching Fellows Office would like to thank the following people for giving so generously of their time to the betterment of UNCW's program:

Zack Grant, President 2007
Ivy McCreary, Freshmen Rep.
Matt Morris, Freshmen Rep.
Jacqui Dalessio, Sophomore Rep.
Carie Williamson, Sophomore Rep.
Brittany Matthews, Junior Rep.
Ryan Byrd, Junior Rep.
Jennifer Rausch, Senior Rep.
Sarah Payne, Senior Rep.
James Jones, SGA Rep
Anna Gilleland, SGA Rep
Shannon Owens, Social Committee
Lauren Bailey, Social Committee
Tana Sisler, Travel/Conferences Committee
Maryanne Garris, Travel/Conferences Committee
Jessica Marva, Travel/Conferences Committee
Breana Van Velzen, Outreach Committee
Caroline Medford, Outreach Committee
Madison Horeth, Recruitment Committee
Melody Wells, Recruitment Committee
Lauren Abernethy, Publicity Committee
Haley Fields, Publicity Committee

                                     Committee Events for Fall of 2007

Outreach:

• October 20th:  All Shifts Are FULL!!!Oktoberfest, will be, at Independence Mall.  We need volunteers to participate in games and crafts such as face painting. It will be a great time for the kids and remember the 2 events requirement.  Here's your chance to help raise money for Habitat for Humanity. There will be two shifts and we need ten people at each. The shifts are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 1:45-6 p.m.

                 * !Give a few hours to make a big difference!Contact Caroline Medford as soon as possible at cmm1673@uncw.edu with any    questions and to sign up for the event.

•          November 3rd: Yard Sale..... (More Information to Come!)

Conferences:

• October 25th:  Paul Cadros

Information about Mr. Cadros:  Click here to see a Bio

Time: 6:30 – 7:30

Where: Room 162

• November 2nd:  Wendy Miller : Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Challenging Diverse Learners

  An interactive session using an “OZ” analogy to discuss students with diverse learning needs.  It provides innovative strategies, practical tips, and humorous classroom experiences.

• When: Friday, November 2nd, 2007

  Where: Education Building Rm. 162
  Time: In the late afternoon (Definite time TBA)

  Wendy Miller received her under graduate degree from UNCW in special education.  She now is Director of Human Resources for Craven County Schools.  Miller has 18 years of teaching experience and seven years in her current position.  She was named the 2005-06 North Carolina Teacher of the year and achieved National Board Certification in 2002.  Miller’s motto is Dream Big.  Dream big, for out of dreams come miracles.  Wendy Miller brings so many real life situations to her presentation and truly has a passion for students and making a difference in their lives.

                Contact: Tana Sisler tms0809@uncw.edu, Jessica Marva jlm2227@uncw.edu, or Maryanne Garris mbg7474@uncw.edu with any questions and to sign up for the event.

Travel:

• October 20st: Carowinds

             Tentative Schedule: Leave early 20th to go to Carowinds. Then we will come home late the same dayt. 

              Contact: Tana Sisler tms0809@uncw.edu, Jessica Marva jlm2227@uncw.edu, or Maryanne Garris mbg7474@uncw.edu with any questions and to sign up for the event.

Social:

• October 13th: Family Weekend Picnic: Face Painting

                         Time: 10:30a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

                          Where: Campus Recreation Fields

                       The Following Shifts Are Available:   Family Weekend needs lots of volunteers!

1.                      10:30-11:30 (3 people still needed)
2.                      11:30-12:30 (2 people still needed)
3.                     12:30- 1:30 (5 people still needed)
4.                     1:30 - 2:30 (5 people still needed)

               Contact: Shannon Owen smo8784@uncw.edu  or Lauren Bailey lnb6146@uncw.edu  with any questions and to sign up for the event.

• October 24th: Halloween Carnival  All Shifts Are Full!!!!

                          Time: 5p.m. - 8p.m.

                         Where: Warwick Center

                          Contact: Shannon Owen smo8784@uncw.edu  or Lauren Bailey lnb6146@uncw.edu  with any questions and to sign up for the event.

•     Novevmber 10th:  Food Drive and Gospell Chorus    (More Information coming soon!!)      

Recruitment:

• October 6-9th: Fall Break Packets

                        Where: At Teaching Fellows’ Old High Schools

                         Contact: Madison Horeth mnh8748@uncw.edu or Melody Wells mdw0356@uncw.edu with any questions and to sign up for the event.

• October 8th: Teacher Cadets Visit

                          Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:30

                        Where: 12:00 Eat lunch at Wagner with about 40 Future Teachers

                                      1:00-1:30 Speak with Teacher Cadets in Education Lab about the Teaching Fellows Program

                     Contact: Madison Horeth mnh8748@uncw.edu or Melody Wells mdw0356@uncw.edu with any questions and to sign up for the event.

• October 20th: Seahawk Saturday

                         Time: 10:00a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

                         Where: Warwick Ballroom

                         Shifts Needed: 3 people

                          Contact: Madison Horeth mnh8748@uncw.edu or Melody Wells mdw0356@uncw.edu with any questions and to sign up for the event.