by Katie Pennington | Jan 25, 2017 | Education, Katie Pennington, Technology
The evolution of education comes from many factors; the most notable being technology and advances in the job market. The phrase “teach for the jobs of tomorrow” has changed the way teachers and administrators approach learning, the content of what is taught, how that...
by Katie Pennington | Jan 25, 2017 | Education, Katie Pennington
I’ve always been fascinated by France’s unique and vibrant culture. I spent years studying the French language and French history in college. As a junior, I studied abroad for a summer in Saint Malo on the north coast of France. Since then, I’ve returned to France...
by Katie Pennington | Jan 17, 2017 | Education, Equality, Katie Pennington
Think about what special education is like in your school for a moment. Do you have a classroom or program specifically for children with disabilities? Are they excluded from the rest of the children their age to learn in the special education classroom? Or, are...
by Katie Pennington | Dec 15, 2016 | Classroom Management, Education, Katie Pennington
The entire month of December can be a challenge to get students to focus. Since Thanksgiving break, it’s very likely that they’ve checked out, thinking about the excitement that winter break brings. After a month of lost focus, it can be hard to get students back into...
by Katie Pennington | Aug 10, 2016 | Education, Katie Pennington
This year, Holland High School welcomes Katie Pennington as she steps in to lead the historic school and its vibrant community of students, teachers, and administrators. Catch up with Katie and hear her perspective on her first few months on the job. How’s your first...
