District 65 staff is leading the way for educators both in Illinois and nationally! Instructional Technology Supervisor Nick Lamb participated as a panelist at the Illinois Digital Educators’ Alliance conference (IDEAcon). As a certified Apple Learning Coach, he was invited by Apple to share insights on how his coaching has positively influenced both staff and students across the district.
"The tools I gained from this program have empowered me to collaborate with educators on their personal goals, understand their teaching styles, and gather valuable classroom data,” he said. “By aligning support with each teacher’s needs, we ensure a consistent, district-wide experience where every educator feels confident and supported."
Haven Middle School educator Linda Matsumoto traveled to our neighbor to the northeast to present at the National Education Association’s National Leadership Summit in Detroit. Out of 3 million members, less than 100 are selected for this honor.
Ms. Matsumoto describes her presentation, “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) History: Perseverance and Resilience in the Face of Adversity,” as a “deep dive into the intersectionality of the AAPI community and other marginalized BIPOC groups through an equity lens.” She is a longtime District 65 team member and has helped uplift the AAPI community through her educational efforts.
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