What have we been doing?

Happy New Year and welcome back to all the Teaching Fellows! Hopefully your long break was relaxing and you have made a good start to a new semester. We closed out a wonderful semester with the December Social! The main course of this annual gathering was a fun-filled talent show featuring many abstract “talents.” Groups represented every class, but the senior girls took home the winning title at the end of the night with their dance routine. The senior girls included: Carrie Williamson, Krystal Goris, Katie Pritchard, Naomi Villanueva, Karla Albertson, Nat Cicero, Abby Exum, Kayla Maddox. We would like to thank all the participants of the talent show and the amazing judges, Mrs. Amy Rottmann, Mr. Ben Brown and Dr. Hank Weddington, for their humor and critique.

The tacky sweater contest also received much attention and participation from the Teaching Fellows. The top sweaters were adorned with jingles, lights, and even a reindeer hidden behind a door. The lucky Teaching Fellows who tied for their impressive tacky sweaters were Nick Corak and Justin Fischetti.

Other winners include the Teaching Fellows who received awards for their participation. Jake Jones was awarded for his outstanding participation in the Social Committee as was Lindsey Jordan in the Outreach Committee, Teddy Walsh and Jennifer Covert for the Travel and Conference Committee, Chris Perez for the Publicity Committee and Jennie Lou Carter for the Fundraising Committee. Overall, the Outstanding Participation Award went to Jordan Rouse, Tara Tillman and Kristi Waltz, who also have the opportunity of going to the Ron Clark Conference in June. Although the most important accomplishment of the night goes to the senior Teaching Fellows who graduated this past fall and those who are now involved in their internships.

December Social !

NC Teacher of the Year !

Amy Rottmann

Interim Director of Teaching Fellows Program

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Hello Fellows,

I think since the month of February is short, I will keep my address short too…ok, stop acting surprised, I can keep things short! I would first like to thank Trent and Bailey as well as those who helped out on our big day for making Open House such a success!

To all my Fellows, I want to say thank you so much for making the UNCW Teaching Fellows such a great program; and thank you for allowing me to work with each one of you. I truly enjoy coming to work because I am able to work with some phenomenal future teachers. When I read this quote the other day, I thought of you all: “Be the change you want to see in the world” – Ghandi. I know many of strive to make great changes every day; and I am honored to see, hear, and experiences your positive impact on the world around you. Thank you.

Have a wonderful February!

Love,

Amy

Tyler Shumate

Teaching Fellows President

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Hello Fellows,

February is off to a cold and blistery start, with the state being hit by three snowstorms in eight days. Of course, Wilmington saw none of this. However, the office is still working hard to better this program on a daily basis.

There are just a few things I would like to point out. We have the Heartburn Ball, next Monday, February 15th in the Burney Center. All Fellows are welcome, and you may also bring a guest. Secondly, remember to always check the calendar on our website for events, and pay attention to my emails so that you can have all the inside information on what is coming up. Thanks for all you do, and keep up the hard work.

Yours Truly, Tyler Shumate

UNCW Teaching Fellows Go Above and Beyond.

Here are some of their achievements:

Freshman Class:

Jeren Hernandez and Christopher Perez were named Freshman class representatives.
Katie Brunner and Erika Murray were named SGA representatives.
Monet Hardison won a scholarship for her essay as a part of the Blueberry Festival.
Michelle Bruno made the UNCW softball team.
Blake Bunn is now a member of the UNCW Cheerleading Squad.
Congratulations to Julia Buckner, Jennifer Covert, Andy Cupit, Krystal Fish, Kaitlin Gurganus, Monet Hardison, Jeanne Hodges, Lindsey Justice, Jennifer Messer, Chase Morgan, Bardin Murray, Erika Murray, Joey Read, Jordan Rouse, Kenly Simmons, and Laura Ullom for making the Dean's List during Fall 2009!
Congratulations to Teddy Walsh and Kelli Stephenson for making the Chancellor's List for Fall 2009!

Sophomore Class:

Congratulations to Patrick Oliver for becoming the New Membership Education Chair and Sam Bruce for becoming the Historian of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.
Erika Woolbert joined the intermural volleyball team.
Congratulations to Brittany Knotts, Reba Schmidt, Jenna Baldiga, Nicole Horne, Kari Avolis, Elizabeth Budd, Jessica Dalere, Alex Hart, Katie Kelly, Hillary Laster, Katie Tilley, and Sharnee' White for making the Dean's List during Fall 2009!
Congratulations to Jessica Byrd, Brittany Isaac, and Jill Baldwin for making the Chancellor's List for Fall 2009!

Junior Class:

Sarah Graham is engaged!
Members of the junior class participated in the Junior Enrichment and Junior Conference.
Ivy McCreary won the Alpha Phi Alpha pageant and will now move onto the district level.
Congratulations to JoBeth Byrd, Nichole Kentrolis, Ivy McCreary, Jill Myers, Tara Tillman, Leslie Cottle, Tyler Grady, Tyler Knotts, Caroline Liles, MEgan Ray, Tyler Shumate, Ryan Stevens, Katie Tyson, and Iva Youhouse for making the Dean's List for Fall 2009!
Congratulations to Kaeli Sink, Joanna Tart, Katie Wakefield, Tara Dixon, Anna Gilleland, Sarah Graham, Katy Gwaltney, Emma Hollsworth, Lauren Smith, and Kristi Waltz for making the Chancellor's List for Fall 2009!

Senior Class:

Tyler Hixon received the Wentworth Travel Fellowship to study Hemmingway in Michigan.
Caroline Medford received the Reed Walmsley Award for her academic achievement and contributions to the Teaching Fellows Program.
Members of the senior class participated in the Senior Enrichment and Senior Conference.
Bre van Velzen was named president of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society, and Maryanne Garris was named secretary and webmaster.
Karla Albertson was named Study Abroad Ambassador for UNCW.
Beth Woolbert joined the intermural volleyball team.
Ronnie MacDougall will graduate early and start a new teaching position at Eaton Elementary.
Sarah Scruggs is engaged!
Congratulations to Kristin Brewer, Natalie Cicero, Caitlin Collins, Janine Collura, Kelly Davis, Abby Exum, Amanda Hannah, Aubrey Holloman, Caroline Medford, Katie Pritchard, Hannah Siler, Breana Van Velzen, and Beth Woolbert for making the Dean's List for Fall 2009!
Congratulations to Adrienne Cannady, Robin Evans, Jenny Hunnicut, Ronnie MacDougal, Brittany Mason, Ashlyn Morris, Cameron Steger, Carie Williamson for making the Chancellor's List for Fall 2009!

Coupon Event

This event is to teach the techniques of couponing. It takes place on February 10 from 5:30-7:00 pm in EB 387. It is a game that is really fun to play and can pay you in FREE stuff. Come out and see how JoBeth Byrd organize her coupons and get all the things she does for cheap and sometimes FREE. This will be a fun event that will teach you some of the secrets to the world of coupons. This is a great way to lower your grocery bill, and yes the stuff she gets is actually the name brand products and things that do get used! This counts as a SOCIAL event.

Heartburn Dance

Join your fellow Teaching Fellows for a night of fun on February 15 at 7 pm in the Burney Ballroom. This is the first-annual Teaching Fellows semi-formal. Dress to impress and come enjoy snacks, socializing, and dancing!! Contact Tara Tillman (tkt5761@uncw.edu) or Katie Wakefield (kaw9249@uncw.edu) for more information. This is a SOCIAL event.

Bake Sale

On Wednesday, February 17, there will be a baking competition in the 2nd floor common room in Schwartz. This will NOT count as an event.

On Thursday, February 18, we will sell the goods in the Union for a small fee from 10 am-4 pm. We would like to have 2 fellows working the table at all times. We need 5 more fellows to fill in the blanks. Contact: Emma Hollingsworth (ekh9912@uncw.edu or 910 379 8252). This will count as a FUNDRAISING event.

Trip to Baltimore and Washington D.C.

We will leave UNCW at 5:00 pm on February 18 to Baltimore, MD. On February 19, we will work with the Friendship Academy of Science and Technology in Baltimore to learn more about the school, tutor, and help remodel an old band room into a new facility for the school. On February 20 we will explore Washington, D.C. and return on February 21. This counts as a TRAVEL event. This event is full. Contact Kari Avolis for more information at kfa8458@uncw.edu

TF Town Hall Meeting

This is an opportunity to inform Amy of issues you feel need to be addressed concerning our program, advice you may have on improving the program, or to just see Amy's smiling face. Come by room 235 in the Ed. Building on February 22nd at 4:00 to voice your opinion. Amy wants to make sure all of you have the opportunity to make our program beneficial for you!

Teacher Cadet Conference

On February 26 from 7-10 pm we need volunteers to help with dance/lounge for teacher cadets and future teachers in the Shell Island Resort. Dress is professional and the event is in cooperation with UNC-Pembroke teaching fellows.

On February 27, from 9:45 am-11 am, we need 4 volunteers to help with the College Carousel. talk to teacher cadets and future teachers about the UNCW teaching fellows program at a booth during this event. Dress is professional.

These count as RECRUITMENT events. Contact Reba Schmidt; ras6952@uncw.edu, 252-241-5745

Capture the Flag

Come play a fun game of capture the flag with all of your fellow Teaching Fellows on March 18 from 7:00-8:30. It will be a battle of the classes. Your class reps will announce it and have a sign up sheet. The more people to sign up, the better the games. SO SIGN UP!!! Each class will wear the colors they wore for kickball (freshman-teal; sophomores-white; juniors-yellow; seniors-navy). Contact Tara Tillman (tkt5761@uncw.edu) or Katie Wakefield (kaw9249@uncw.edu) with any questions. This is a SOCIAL event.

Soaring to Greatness: Recruitment

This event is on March 27 in the Burney Center. This is annual Open House for admitted high school seniors. We need nine volunteers for this event. Contact Amy at rottmanna@uncw.edu for more information.