Teachers in Industry Projectin Partnership with
Loudoun County Public Schools
July 12-30, 2010
Fun Facts about the 2010 Cohort
• 145 years combined teaching experience• Have taught approximately 15,860 students• Lived in 26 different U.S. states/territories• Visited 54 different countries• 17 Master’s degrees, 2 Ph.D.s, 1 J.D., 2 NBCTs• Teach in 12 different Loudoun Schools• Attended 20 different colleges/universities• Only 2 knew they wanted to be teachers upon
graduating from high school• One is a certified beer master…
Project Goal
The Teachers in Industry Project is designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation (what is taught) and professional development (what is needed) for participation in the workforce of the future.
Project Objectives
Teachers will:• identify the core knowledge, skills, and
dispositions needed to be successful in the workforce of the future;
• integrate the core knowledge and skills required for the 21st century workforce into classroom lessons, activities, and/or projects;
• establish relationships with local businesses, industries, and government agencies to enhance communication and knowledge sharing.
Corporate Partners
The
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21st Century Workforce Skills
• Adaptability• Complex Communication/Social Skills• Non-Routine Problem Solving• Self-Management/Self-Development• Systems Thinking
Fabbioli Cellars / Inova Loudoun Hospital
Jean ScarboroughRiver Bend MS
7th Grade Science
Tammy SvitekRiver Bend MS
7th Grade Language Arts
Janet Schiavone
GWUTeacher Preparation
Helen WadkinsHarmony MS
Family & Consumer Sciences
21st Century Skills
Example from Industry Experience
Adaptability Taking advantage of the teachable moments and finding uses for the unexpected
Communication Collaboartion over competition
Non-Routine Problem Solving
Evaluating the situation and weighing possible solutions
Self –Management/Development
Employees are able to move up in the ranks from entry level positions through mentoring and support within the business
Systems Thinking
Promote and protect
Fabbioli Cellars / Inova Loudoun Hospital
Classroom Connections
• “Couch to County” Passport Program• Stop and State• Assessing the effectiveness of media
Fabbioli Cellars / Inova Loudoun Hospital
MWAA / REHAU
Conrad VarblowFreedom HS
Physics
Sean BlairPotomac Falls HS
Earth Science/Biology
Karen PainterPotomac Falls HS
World History
Russell MurphyPotomac Falls HS
Chemistry
MWAA / REHAU
21st Century Skills
Example from Industry Experience
Adaptability Managers wear “multiple hats”
Communication Airport management interfaces with a diverse set of groups
Non-Routine Problem Solving
Preparing for the unpredictable
Self-Management/ Development
Employees set their own goals
Systems Thinking
Focus on sustainability
MWAA / REHAU
Classroom Connections
• Innumerable Science and Social Science Fair opportunities
• Comparing the definition of civilization to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
• The biology, chemistry and physics experiences spanned every aspect of our curriculum
Inova Loudoun Hospital / PPI
Kimberly BergerBriar Woods HSAP & English 11
Ileana Ionica-Padgiotis
Dominion HSPhysics & Chemistry
Catherine RuddHeritage HSBusiness/IT
Jennifer FlynnAcademy of Science
Integrated Physical &AP Environmental Science
Laura NoselliBriar Woods HS
English 11
Inova Loudoun Hospital / PPI
21st Century Skills
Example from Industry Experience
Adaptability Employees adapt to new technology in the workplace
Communication The physical layout and aesthetics contribute to effective, efficient, and dynamic communication
Non-Routine Problem Solving
The ability to problem solve amidst a problem solving session
Self -Management/Development
Employees take the initiative to improve their own skills as well as learn new skills
Systems Thinking
Employees understand their individual contribution to the customer as well as the entire system in which they work
Inova Loudoun Hospital / PPI
Classroom Connections
• Start with the “WHY”• Adjust the physical environment and
aesthetics to promote an optimum learning experience
• Create multiple skill-set teams
Fortessa / Telos
Beth Bryden-MillerBelmont Ridge MS
7th Grade Language Arts
Darryl DawsonEagle Ridge MS
6th Grade Science
Kristina FrankEagle Ridge MS8th Grade Civics
Nicole KezmarskyLoudoun County HS
Mathematics
Fortessa / Telos
21st Century Skills
Example from Industry Experience
Adaptability Incorporating new technology to reach customers
Communication Awareness of audience and understanding that listening is an integral part of communication
Non-Routine Problem Solving
Developing new solutions to address a customer’s unique needs
Self- Management/Development
Employees are expected to meet project deadlines
Systems Thinking
All team members are aware of project progress (computer program/email/meetings)
Fortessa / Telos
Classroom Connections
• Students understand that skills are transferrable
• Students write/speak with appropriate tone/voice for target audience
• Students understand the value of learning from mistakes
“We all cross the finish line together or no one wins.”
~ Dennis Hazell, MWAA
And So The Journey Continues…
Thank You To All Our Partners
• Fabbioli Cellars• Fortessa• Inova Loudoun Hospital• Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority• PPI• REHAU• Telos• Verizon
Financial support for 2010 generously provided byLockheed Martin Corporation and Loudoun County Public Schools