JAMESTOWN – Ring Elementary School third grade teacher, Kim Austin, recently returned from the Mickelson Exxon-Mobil Teachers Academy in Jersey City. Austin was chosen, from a highly selective process, to attend the all-expenses paid Academy along with two hundred, third through fifth grade teachers from across the country.
During the six-day Academy, teachers participated in hands-on learning activities revolving around the Common Core Math Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. The Academy also provided speakers including Barbara Morgan (teacher-astronaut), Cathy Seeley (mathematics educator, speaker, and writer) and Dr. Calvin Mackie (award winning mentor, writer and motivational speaker).
The Academy offered the opportunity to earn three master credit hours at no cost to participants, a yearlong membership and free access to National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), a one-year subscription to Children and Science Magazine, and free books and materials to go along with instruction.
Pro Golfer Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, founded the Academy by working with ExxonMobil to create a special learning environment for teachers.
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