Erin Drew

Imagined and implemented a rigorous multi-age academic program combining the best of both traditional and homeschool systems

Built a thriving K-5 community by establishing and facilitating school-wide traditions, including a talent show, passport day, poetry reading, movie night, science fair, math lab, book club, and after-school tutoring program

Collaborated effectively with parents, students, and staff in order to communicate and evaluate student learning goals, create online portfolios and monthly reports on student progress, manage the classroom budget, and recruit and supervise volunteers

Elected to participate on the school leadership team responsible for resolving school-wide issues and making decisions regarding curriculum and instruction

Facilitated an after-school, project-based GATE program for first through sixth graders

Appointed chairperson of the Student Committee and helped coordinate the Art Show, the Recycling Extravaganza, and the Science Fair

Created an after-school art program for fourth and fifth graders

Conducted a training session at the 1999 Asilomar Math Conference on using math games in the classroom