When I signed up for MAST (Mississippi Academy for Science Teachers) at Jackson State, I did it for the stipend. To my very pleasant surprise I not only gained a whole new tool bag of pedagogical tools; I also made many new professional friends.
One of those is a very special person who is a grant writer par excellance, great presenter and who talks the most pleasant Cajun you will ever hear, Jackie Henisee.
I did not know the respect was so mutual until I got this letter:
MERMENTAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MELVYN
SMITH, PRINCIPAL
405 Church Street
P.O. Box 250
Mermentau, Louisiana 70556
Phone: (337) 824-1943
Fax:
(337) 824-1958
9/24/2013
Dear Mr. John Banks,
As one of the workshop leaders for
Project MAST, I was impressed with not only the experience you have as an
innovative teacher, but with your genuine passion for students and the quality
of their learning. This year as the Curriculum Facilitator for Mermentau
Elementary School, I am leading a school-wide focus on student engagement,
particularly in the content area of Science and Social Studies.
Would you be interested in participating in the
October 17 (Thursday) parish-wide inservice as a NBCT and instructor
extraordinaire? I think Super B would make a great impression on the teachers
and show them what is possible in the elementary classroom.
Please contact me at the number on
this letterhead, or send me an email at jhanisee@acadia.k12.la.us stating
your intention to share your enthusiasm. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Jackie Hanisee
Curriculum
Facilitator
Mermentau Elementary
School
Acadia Parish
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I am so excited to spread my passion for learning and life to my colleagues in the Cajun Prairie.
Check after the 17th for my latest adventures.
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