Showing posts with label Gaston County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gaston County. Show all posts
Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, August 15, 2013
How to Survive the 1st day of Ashbrook High School
I wanted to create a digital form of our "Survival Guide" distributed to our Class of 2016 students at Freshman Camp today:
(Update: This was provided to the Class of 2017 today)
(Update: This was provided to the Class of 2017 today)
Ashbrook High School
How to Survive the 1st day of High School
- Practice going to bed earlier for a few days before August 27, and getting up earlier.
- Lay out your clothes the night before.
Monday, March 25, 2013
My Letter to the Gaston County Commissioners
March 25, 2013
Gaston County Commissioners:
Superintendent Reeves McGlohon recently requested $11 million more from the Gaston County Commissioners. Of the $11 million, $2.9 million has been requested for, in addition to adding 56 teacher assistants, increasing the local supplement for teachers, principals, and assistant principals.
I am sending you this note asking for your strong consideration of this local funding to increase the supplement for our staff.
I know a number of talented teaches and school leaders, currently working in neighboring counties, who would love to teach and lead in Gaston County Schools. Unfortunately, the primary reason they opt not to leave their current school/district is due to the inability to take a sizable pay-cut, which undoubtedly is a result of our low supplement.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
1st Day of 2nd Semester Highlights
Today was the opening of the second semester. It was not possible to get into every single teacher's classroom in our Academy, but I was able to visit many. Throughout the school day, I tweeted "highlights" from these classroom Walk-Through's:
1st day of 2nd semester highlights: Teacher reviewing @AshbrookHS's "Points of Pride", focusing on Graduation Rate.#ashbrookpride
1st day of 2nd semester highlights Teacher explaining how Edmodo will be used throughout the semester & its accessibility.#ashbrookpride
Teacher stressing to class, "If you come to class every day and do what is expected, I PROMISE good things will happen."#ashbrookpride
Friday, August 24, 2012
Most Spirited
At the 2012 Gaston County Schools Convocation, the Ashbrook High School Staff was awarded the high school "Most Spirited" Award. This picture was snapped at the announcement:
picture c/o Sean Corcoran, Web Coordinator for @GastonSchools
We rode to Hunter Huss together on two Activity Buses and listened to our Superintendent, Mr. Reeves McGlohon, teachers, administrators, and students discuss why "We are...Gaston County Schools."
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Blueberry Story: The teacher gives the businessman a lesson, by Jamie Vollmer
During the first day of the 2012 Gaston County Administrators Conference, we were privileged to have Jamie Vollner to serve as our Keynote Speaker. He gave us permission to reprint this story and I wanted to share it:
"If I ran my business the way you people operate your schools, I wouldn't be in business very long!"
I stood before an auditorium filled with outraged teacher who were becoming angrier by the minute. My speech had entirely consumed their precious 90 minutes of inservice. Their initial icy glares had turned to restless agitation. You could cut the hostility with a knife.
I represented a group of business people dedicated to improving public schools. I was an executive at an ice cream company that became famous in the middle 1980's when People Magazine chose our blueberry as the "Best Ice Cream in America."
I was convinced of two things. First, public schools needed to change; they were archaic selecting and sorting mechanisms designed for the industrial age and out of step with the needs of our emerging "knowledge society." Second, educators were a major part of the problem; they resisted change, hunkered down in their feathered nests, protected by tenure, and shielded by bureaucratic monopoly. They needed to look to business. We knew how to produce quality. Zero defects! TQM! Continuous improvement!
In retrospect, the speech was perfectly balanced - equal parts ignorance and arrogance.
As soon as I finished, a woman's hand shot up. She appeared polite, pleasant--she was, in face, a razor-edged, veteran, high school English teacher who had been waiting to unload.
She began quietly, "We are told, sir, that you manage a company that makes good ice cream."
I smugly replied, "Best ice cream in American, Ma'am."
"How nice," she said. "Is it rich and smooth."
"Sixteen percent butterfat," I crowed.
"Premium ingredients?" she inquired.
"Super-premium! Nothing but triple A." I was on a roll. I never saw the next line coming.
"Mr. Vollmer," she said, leaning forward with a wicked eyebrow raised to the sky, "when you are standing on your receiving dock and you see an inferior shipment of blueberries arrive, what do you do?"
In the silence of that room, I could hear the trap snap...I was dead meat, but I wasn't going to lie.
"I send them back."
She jumped to her feet. "That's right!" she barked, "and we can never send back our blueberries. We take them big, small, rich, poor, gifted, exceptional, abused, frightened, confident, homeless, rude, and brilliant. We take them with ADHD, junior rheumatoid arthritis, and English as their second language. We take them all! Every one! And that, Mr. Vollmer, is why it's not a business. It's a school!"
In an explosion, all 290 teachers, principals, bus drivers, aides, custodians, and secretaries jumped to their feet and yelled, "Yeah! Blueberries! Blueberries!"
And so began my long transformation.
Since then, I have visited hundred of schools. I have learned that a school is not a business. Schools are unable to control the quality of their raw material, they are dependent upon the vagaries of politics for a reliable revenue stream, and they are constantly mauled by a howling horde of disparate, competing customer groups that would send the best CEO screaming into the night.
None of this negates the need for change. We must change what, when, and how we teach to give all children maximum opportunity to thrive in a post-industrial society. But educators cannot do this along; these changes can occur only with the understanding, trust, permission, and active support from the surrounding community. For the most important thing I have learned is that schools reflect the attitudes, beliefs and health of the communities they serve, and therefore, to improve public education means more than changing our schools, it means changing America.
"If I ran my business the way you people operate your schools, I wouldn't be in business very long!"
I stood before an auditorium filled with outraged teacher who were becoming angrier by the minute. My speech had entirely consumed their precious 90 minutes of inservice. Their initial icy glares had turned to restless agitation. You could cut the hostility with a knife.
I represented a group of business people dedicated to improving public schools. I was an executive at an ice cream company that became famous in the middle 1980's when People Magazine chose our blueberry as the "Best Ice Cream in America."
I was convinced of two things. First, public schools needed to change; they were archaic selecting and sorting mechanisms designed for the industrial age and out of step with the needs of our emerging "knowledge society." Second, educators were a major part of the problem; they resisted change, hunkered down in their feathered nests, protected by tenure, and shielded by bureaucratic monopoly. They needed to look to business. We knew how to produce quality. Zero defects! TQM! Continuous improvement!
In retrospect, the speech was perfectly balanced - equal parts ignorance and arrogance.
As soon as I finished, a woman's hand shot up. She appeared polite, pleasant--she was, in face, a razor-edged, veteran, high school English teacher who had been waiting to unload.
She began quietly, "We are told, sir, that you manage a company that makes good ice cream."
I smugly replied, "Best ice cream in American, Ma'am."
"How nice," she said. "Is it rich and smooth."
"Sixteen percent butterfat," I crowed.
"Premium ingredients?" she inquired.
"Super-premium! Nothing but triple A." I was on a roll. I never saw the next line coming.
"Mr. Vollmer," she said, leaning forward with a wicked eyebrow raised to the sky, "when you are standing on your receiving dock and you see an inferior shipment of blueberries arrive, what do you do?"
In the silence of that room, I could hear the trap snap...I was dead meat, but I wasn't going to lie.
"I send them back."
She jumped to her feet. "That's right!" she barked, "and we can never send back our blueberries. We take them big, small, rich, poor, gifted, exceptional, abused, frightened, confident, homeless, rude, and brilliant. We take them with ADHD, junior rheumatoid arthritis, and English as their second language. We take them all! Every one! And that, Mr. Vollmer, is why it's not a business. It's a school!"
In an explosion, all 290 teachers, principals, bus drivers, aides, custodians, and secretaries jumped to their feet and yelled, "Yeah! Blueberries! Blueberries!"
And so began my long transformation.
Since then, I have visited hundred of schools. I have learned that a school is not a business. Schools are unable to control the quality of their raw material, they are dependent upon the vagaries of politics for a reliable revenue stream, and they are constantly mauled by a howling horde of disparate, competing customer groups that would send the best CEO screaming into the night.
None of this negates the need for change. We must change what, when, and how we teach to give all children maximum opportunity to thrive in a post-industrial society. But educators cannot do this along; these changes can occur only with the understanding, trust, permission, and active support from the surrounding community. For the most important thing I have learned is that schools reflect the attitudes, beliefs and health of the communities they serve, and therefore, to improve public education means more than changing our schools, it means changing America.
Jamie Robert Vollmer ©2011
Jamie Vollmer is a former business executive and attorney who now works to increase public support for America's public schools. His new book, Schools Cannot Do It Alone is available at http://www.jamievollmer.com/.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
"What is your favorite aspect of the school?"
During a recent phone interview, I was asked the following question:
"What is your favorite aspect of the school?"
I thought this was a fantastic question and provoked some immediate "on your feet" reflection. There is so much to be proud of at my high school, but I had to respond with the very first aspect that popped into my head.
My favorite aspect of our school is the strong sense of community that is prominent throughout our staff and students. Many of our staff members have strong ties to Ashbrook High School, ranging from their own children attending the school and even attending Ashbrook themselves. We even have a few parent-sibling pairings of teachers on staff!
There exists a shared ownership of "our school" throughout Ashbrook, which is shared by students, parents, and people in the community. This is carried forth by our teachers and the pride they take in our school. Whether it's the Ashbrook Relay for Life campaign, our fantastic Air Force JROTC program, the Invisible Children's Club, the "Zoo Crew" student section, or the enthusiasm shown by our staff and students at last Thursday's Freshman Orientation and Curriculum Night (just to name a few), our students and staff demonstrate their pride in our school whenever possible.
Some of our staff may not believe it, but this sense of community and pride does not occur at every school, especially large high schools (we have a student enrollment of a little over 1300). Therefore, our sense of community and the pride our staff has in Ashbrook High School is my "favorite aspect of the school."
Since this is National Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to take the opportunity to extend my appreciation to all of our teachers for their sense of community and school pride our staff demonstrates on a daily basis. Thank you for making Ashbrook High School a fantastic community to be a part of.
Thanks for reading and follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
"What is your favorite aspect of the school?"
I thought this was a fantastic question and provoked some immediate "on your feet" reflection. There is so much to be proud of at my high school, but I had to respond with the very first aspect that popped into my head.
My favorite aspect of our school is the strong sense of community that is prominent throughout our staff and students. Many of our staff members have strong ties to Ashbrook High School, ranging from their own children attending the school and even attending Ashbrook themselves. We even have a few parent-sibling pairings of teachers on staff!
There exists a shared ownership of "our school" throughout Ashbrook, which is shared by students, parents, and people in the community. This is carried forth by our teachers and the pride they take in our school. Whether it's the Ashbrook Relay for Life campaign, our fantastic Air Force JROTC program, the Invisible Children's Club, the "Zoo Crew" student section, or the enthusiasm shown by our staff and students at last Thursday's Freshman Orientation and Curriculum Night (just to name a few), our students and staff demonstrate their pride in our school whenever possible.
Some of our staff may not believe it, but this sense of community and pride does not occur at every school, especially large high schools (we have a student enrollment of a little over 1300). Therefore, our sense of community and the pride our staff has in Ashbrook High School is my "favorite aspect of the school."
Since this is National Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to take the opportunity to extend my appreciation to all of our teachers for their sense of community and school pride our staff demonstrates on a daily basis. Thank you for making Ashbrook High School a fantastic community to be a part of.
Thanks for reading and follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
What Makes A Successful Student?
“WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT?”
by
James Robert White, Ed. D.
THINK CAREFULLY!
USE TIME WISELY!
DEVELOP GOOD STUDY HABITS!
NEVER SKIP CLASSES!
TAKE LEARNING SERIOUSLY!
SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS
[Copyright © January 25, 2005]
(Dr.) James Robert White, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal ▬ Catawba Heights Elementary School
101 Ivy Street
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
(704) 827-3221 Fax: (704) 827-2419
Thanks for reading and please follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
What Makes A Successful Teacher?
“WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER?”
by
James Robert White, Ed. D.
TREAT ALL STUDENTS FAIRLY!
ALLOW STUDENTS TO BE CURIOUS!
COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH PARENTS!
HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF AND THE STUDENTS!
RESPECT STUDENTS’ OPINIONS!
SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS
[Copyright © January 25, 2005]
(Dr.) James Robert White, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal ▬ Catawba Heights Elementary School
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
(704) 827-3221 Fax: (704) 827-2419
Thanks for reading and please follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
What Makes A Successful Parent?
What Makes A Successful Parent?
In an ongoing series and in preparation for Elementary and Middle School Parent-Teacher conferences, an Assistant Principal in my district has created a display for parents. You can also check out TIPS for Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
“WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL PARENT?”
by
James Robert White, Ed. D.
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!
ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR CHILD!
RESERVE QUALITY TIME DAILY TO SPEND WITH YOUR CHILD!
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO ALWAYS DO HIS/HER BEST!
NEVER GIVE UP!
TEACH RESPONSIBILITY!
[Copyright © January 25, 2005]
(Dr.) James Robert White, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal ▬ Catawba Heights Elementary School
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
(704) 827-3221 Fax: (704) 827-2419
Thanks for reading and please follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
TIPS for Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences
On the eve of my Parent Conference day/night, an Assistant Principal in my district created the following diagram for reference:
EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THE CONFERENCE!NOTE TAKING REINFORCES COMMUNICATION!
NEGATIVE ATTITUDES HINDER POSITIVE RESULTS!ENCOURAGE TEAM WORK!EXPRESS ALL OF YOUR CONCERNS!END ON A POSITIVE NOTE!SUMMARIZE POINTS COVERED!
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CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
“TIPS for Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences”
by
James Robert White, Ed. D.
POSITIVE ATTITUDES YIELD GOOD RESULTS!
ARRIVE ON TIME!
REPEAT ANYTHING THAT IS NOT CLEAR!
TRUST THE TEACHER!
COMMUNICATE HONESTLY AND OPENLY WITH THE
TEACHER!
OFFER SUGGESTIONS!
FACE UP TO FACTS!
REACH OUT FOR HELP!
NEVER GIVE UP!
CONTINUE COOPERATION!
SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS
[Copyright© January 25, 2005]
(Dr.) James Robert White, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal ▬ Catawba Heights Elementary School
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
(704) 82703221 Fax: (704) 827-2419
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Proactive Safety and Security Measures
For the second straight year, my district was recognized as the safest of large districts in North Carolina. I cannot speak to the procedures which take place in other schools, but I do believe this is attributed to our pro activeness in the safety and security measures that occur regularly within our school. Some background info about my school:
Student Body of approximately 1400 students (9-12)
Administrative team consists of:
One Principal
Three Assistant Principals
One ISS Coordinator
One Campus Security Associate
One School Resource Officer
Here are some of the key strategies that are implemented in my school and district, with strong support from Central Office administration:
We perform random metal detection and bookbag/purse searches at least three times per week in the two main entrances for students in the morning. The first entrance is the lunchroom, which is where the buses drop off students in the AM. Other students are allowed to come in through the lunchroom, as well. I am in charge of the lunchroom entrance with our Campus Security Associate and always have at least two teachers on duty with me. On days which metal detection occurs, I simply pick a number and select students (i.e. every "fourth" student). Imagine the airport security screening. It's very similar, only without the technology advancements. My CSA "wands" the students that are selected. Students remain in the lunchroom until 7:45 AM. The other entrances is in front of the school, but students can not come in until 7:30 AM and must report directly to the lunchroom. A very similar procedure takes place, only students are able to walk through a metal detector. The process is a well-oiled machine. From my entrance, the only prohibited items confiscated thus far have been lighters and some pain medication (to which I confirmed with the parent).
Students are not allowed to carry backpacks to class. Students are required to place them in lockers between instructional hours (8 am - 3 pm), even when going to or from a PE class. As a result, students carry their books and notebooks to class. This is a county rule, but from I understand, not every high school enforces it. We do.
Our administrative team, along with our CSA, the have authority for random searches at any time. This can occur in classrooms, although I would prefer not to interrupt instructional time, unless we have reason to believe a student is in possession of an inappropriate item. In addition, we can search any locker AND vehicle driven by a student.
We have a state of the art camera system on campus that includes approximately 34 cameras. I'm sure most high schools have security cameras, but every administrator has full access to our system on their office computers. I actually have access to the system on my school-issued laptop. Our camera system is extremely user-friendly and allows us to instantly access, save, and copy footage.
Our School Resource Officer is in the cafeteria during all lunches, every day. Unless he is off-campus, I can guarentee he will be in the cafeteria from 11:20 - 1:15.
By far, the most effective measure we are able to provides is an Anonymous tip program in an ongoing relationship with the Gaston County Police Department. This program simply rewards students for "doing the right thing" by sharing information anonymously to administration/security. If a student reports to us that another student possesses inappropriate items at school and the tip consequently proves true, the anonymous reporting student can receive $75-100 from the Gaston County Police Department. Each School Resource Officer has the authority to incorporate this program in their school, and our officer believes in promoting doing the right thing. I have been involved in a handful of successful tips this year.
The safety and security measures taken at the school level differ greatly from district to district. Some educators may consider our measures as drastic and "over the top" and I certainly do not want to imply that this is all we do during the school-day. But, my principal is very adamant about ensuring the safety of our students at school every day. Personally, I believe our proactive security measures set a tone of safety throughout the student body, which hopefully causes students to make smart decisions and think twice before bring something on to campus or making a poor choice once at school.
Thanks for reading and follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Student Body of approximately 1400 students (9-12)
Administrative team consists of:
One Principal
Three Assistant Principals
One ISS Coordinator
One Campus Security Associate
One School Resource Officer
Here are some of the key strategies that are implemented in my school and district, with strong support from Central Office administration:
We perform random metal detection and bookbag/purse searches at least three times per week in the two main entrances for students in the morning. The first entrance is the lunchroom, which is where the buses drop off students in the AM. Other students are allowed to come in through the lunchroom, as well. I am in charge of the lunchroom entrance with our Campus Security Associate and always have at least two teachers on duty with me. On days which metal detection occurs, I simply pick a number and select students (i.e. every "fourth" student). Imagine the airport security screening. It's very similar, only without the technology advancements. My CSA "wands" the students that are selected. Students remain in the lunchroom until 7:45 AM. The other entrances is in front of the school, but students can not come in until 7:30 AM and must report directly to the lunchroom. A very similar procedure takes place, only students are able to walk through a metal detector. The process is a well-oiled machine. From my entrance, the only prohibited items confiscated thus far have been lighters and some pain medication (to which I confirmed with the parent).
Students are not allowed to carry backpacks to class. Students are required to place them in lockers between instructional hours (8 am - 3 pm), even when going to or from a PE class. As a result, students carry their books and notebooks to class. This is a county rule, but from I understand, not every high school enforces it. We do.
Our administrative team, along with our CSA, the have authority for random searches at any time. This can occur in classrooms, although I would prefer not to interrupt instructional time, unless we have reason to believe a student is in possession of an inappropriate item. In addition, we can search any locker AND vehicle driven by a student.
We have a state of the art camera system on campus that includes approximately 34 cameras. I'm sure most high schools have security cameras, but every administrator has full access to our system on their office computers. I actually have access to the system on my school-issued laptop. Our camera system is extremely user-friendly and allows us to instantly access, save, and copy footage.
Our School Resource Officer is in the cafeteria during all lunches, every day. Unless he is off-campus, I can guarentee he will be in the cafeteria from 11:20 - 1:15.
By far, the most effective measure we are able to provides is an Anonymous tip program in an ongoing relationship with the Gaston County Police Department. This program simply rewards students for "doing the right thing" by sharing information anonymously to administration/security. If a student reports to us that another student possesses inappropriate items at school and the tip consequently proves true, the anonymous reporting student can receive $75-100 from the Gaston County Police Department. Each School Resource Officer has the authority to incorporate this program in their school, and our officer believes in promoting doing the right thing. I have been involved in a handful of successful tips this year.
The safety and security measures taken at the school level differ greatly from district to district. Some educators may consider our measures as drastic and "over the top" and I certainly do not want to imply that this is all we do during the school-day. But, my principal is very adamant about ensuring the safety of our students at school every day. Personally, I believe our proactive security measures set a tone of safety throughout the student body, which hopefully causes students to make smart decisions and think twice before bring something on to campus or making a poor choice once at school.
Thanks for reading and follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Multiple Reasons to Study German
Last week, I attended a dinner function provided by the German Language and Culture Foundation. I came away with much more than an outstanding four-course meal; The information and knowledge shared about the influence of the German language in Mecklenburg, Gaston, and surrounding counties was astonishing. Therefore, I wanted to share the PowerPoint presentation from the event:
Presentation for Gaston County Schools by Kurt Waldthausen from the German Language and Culture Foundation
I would like to send a tremendous thank you to Mr. Waldthausen, for sponsoring the event and Ms. Hannah Anderson, the German teacher of Ashbrook High School for the invitation and enthusiasm of the German language.
Thanks for reading and follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Presentation for Gaston County Schools by Kurt Waldthausen from the German Language and Culture Foundation
I would like to send a tremendous thank you to Mr. Waldthausen, for sponsoring the event and Ms. Hannah Anderson, the German teacher of Ashbrook High School for the invitation and enthusiasm of the German language.
Thanks for reading and follow me via Twitter @CSmithGoBlue
CS
The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
What Makes a Successful Counselor?
Since February 6-11 is National Counseling Week, a Principal in my district created the following:
“WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL COUNSELOR?”
by
James Robert White, Ed.D.
CIRCULATE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL!
OBSERVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR!
UNERSTAND STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT!
LISTEN CAREFULLY TO STUDENTS!
OPEN YOUR OFFICE TO STUDENTS!
RESPECT SUDENTS’ OPINIONS!
SUCCESS SUCCESS SUCCESS
[Copyright © January 25, 2005]
(Dr.) James Robert White, Ed.D.
Assistant Principal ▬ Catawba Heights Elementary School
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
(704) 827-3221 Fax: (704) 827-2419
You can also check out: What Makes a Successful Mentor?
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
2012 "Suits and Sneakers" for Coaches vs. Cancer
2012 “Suits and Sneakers” for Coaches vs. Cancer
Ashbrook High School Staff
Every staff member that pledged to Coaches vs. Cancer was able to wear sneakers with their professional attire on Tuesday, January 31st.
The event was capped off with Ashbrook hosting Kings Mountain, where both coaching staffs represented "Suits and Sneakers" during the game.
Here are some pics from the day:
Ms. Caldwell (Data Manager)
Mr. Carpenter (Counselor/Athletic Trainer)
Ms. Seawell (Media Specialist)
Mr. Birnstihl & Ms. Bryson (English Teachers)
Coach Duncan (Psychology/Sociology Teacher/Head Boys Basketball Coach/Athletic Director)
Ms. Sams (CTE Teacher)
Yours Truly
Coach Carsner (Social Studies Teacher/Tennis Coach/JV Boys Basketball Coach) & Coach Entas (CTE Teacher and Assistant Football Coach)
Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Coaches vs. Cancer provides critical mission outreach, while raising funds in support of the Society's lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy, and community service efforts.
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