Professional Development
What people are saying about Author
Crystal Ball O'Connor's
"Making Connections:
The Arts, Literature and Student Engagement"
"I was overjoyed to
realize the many applications across the curriculum. The workshop was
entertaining, unique, engaging . . . the best I've ever attended. Thank
you for sharing and thinking enough to create such an in depth web site along
with your wonderful book!" Vonne Hatfield, Bethune Elementary, Bethune,
SC
"This has been one of
the best professional development experiences that I've ever had."
Tanieka Greggs, Teacher, Georgetown
"Making Connections:
The Arts, Literature and Student Engagement" is a
day of fun featuring a flight from the classroom to Mexico. Teachers and
administrators learn new and creative ways to help students achieve success.
Using Jake and the Migration of the Monarch,
teaching guides, and other enrichment resources, they dance, sing, and perform
their way into a lively discussion of curricular connections and standards.
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In the Georgetown School District,
even the Superintendent, Dr. Randy Dozier
played a role in the skit. Dr. Dozier, are you a butterfly or simply "a
little tiny nectar flower?" Thanks for being so supportive of your staff!
More from the Georgetown workshop
“It is with great
pleasure that I recommend the staff development workshop of Crystal O’Connor. The material is original and creative. Without exception,
all participants gave the highest ratings possible on their evaluation. It
makes the teaching of science fun.” Dr. Randy Dozier, Superintendent,
Georgetown County School District
The Full Text
of Dr. Dozier's Comments are Available Here
"To meet Crystal and
Valerie is to fall in love with two ladies who have a passion for what they do.
During their session at the SCASL conference, I was introduced to Jake and the
book Jake and the
Migration of the Monarch.
As a parent - I cried. As a teacher - I cheered. As a media
specialist - I celebrated. Greenville County is blessed to have such
incredible school board members." Renee Beverly, Conway Elementary
In the Spartanburg
School District, we
thank Assistant Superintendent Dr.
Donna Gutshall for playing a role in the skit!
More Photographs from the
Spartanburg 6 workshop.
"Our
teachers were delighted and motivated with the heartwarming
presentation. The hands-on approach and interactive participation provided our
teachers with experiences of how to bring the book and standards-based lessons
directly to students. Great book, great instructional fun, and great for
teachers and children!" Dr. Donna Gutshall, Assistant Superintendent /
Instruction, Spartanburg School District 6
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Visits
Teacher reviews from our Georgetown Staff Development:
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What did you like most about this presentation?
"The presentation by Crystal Ball
O'Connor was fabulous. I greatly appreciated the experience, the materials, and the ideas. I know my students will love the hands on activities. This has been one of the best professional development experiences that I've had thus far. It's wonderful to be able to leave a session with ideas that you're eager to share with team members and most importantly students." Tanieka Greggs
"What did I like most about this presentation? Everything. In what other field of work, can one 'play' and have such fun?" Jeanette Stewart
What aspect of the presentation will be most valuable to you in your teaching?
"The book itself provides a wonderful resource for across the board work. This was not only fun, but applicable to my area of study. Karen Price
"The presentation was 'fun' and it gave you a happy feeling! Sometimes we need to put 'fun' back into teaching. The extensions to the standards---We are always looking for more. Not one time did I think-Boy, I need to get back to my room and work! Enjoyed it!" Catherine Creson
"Upbeat,
interactive, informative. I love to teach with music so I look forward to
using Jake's song. Staff development workshops are usually dreaded and
with good cause, but this was wonderful and entertaining and informative." Sue Wilson
"The setting was informal and inviting. The instructors made the activities fun and exciting for all ages. I enjoyed the participation activities. This made the study of butterflies as much fun for me, the teacher, as it will be for my students." Tammy Byron
"EVERYTHING about this presentation will be valuable to me in my teaching. Who can improve on excellence?"
This was the best! All of it was valuable"
"Bringing literature alive and making science fun."
"I most enjoyed the integrating of all subjects and the role playing. This will be helpful for teachers when planning for all subjects. Please continue with these types of activities. Very hand for teachers in team planning and integrating all subjects."
"I love the book and the demonstrations of activities. Great workshop. Thanks!"
"The notebook and teacher presentations will be valuable to me in my teaching. Great way to spend staff development time."
"I especially appreciate the enthusiasm of the presenters, new ideas for content presentations and extensions of butterfly unit."
"Connects science, life and the environment. I liked the illustrations and involvement of the entire group."
"Most valuable in my teaching--aligning the standards to the presentations."
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