Instructor:
| , Vermont State University - Castleton Center for Schools , Phone: E-mail: lgreenberg@echovermont.org |
Instructor Level
| Master |
Education
| Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education Master's degree in Elementary Education Professional certificate or license in Vermont elementary licensure | |
| I have been co-leading the ECHO STEM Teacher Institute for the past two years. This yearlong program provides professional development to K-6 educators through both group PD, small group sessions and 1:1 consultation. I have also co-taught a concurrent graduate course through Castleton Center for Schools. | |
| has not received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| School Programs Manager, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT 8/21-present Primary responsibilities: -Develop and deliver STEM professional development training to elementary and middle school teachers. -Provide one-on-one and small-group curriculum coaching to partnering teachers. -Recuit partner teachers and classrooms from across Vermont. -Support teachers PreK – College in integrating the museum and its exhibits into their curriculum. -Develop in-person and virtual classroom programs for K – 8th grade learners. -Develop standard-aligned STEM lesson plans for K – 8th grade learners. -Develop surveys and other tools for evaluating program impact. -Deliver interactive in-person and virtual STEM programs to elementary and middle school classrooms at the museum and in school settings. - Greet and orient preschool and school groups and support their museum visits. -Manage tracking and reporting for relevant grants. -Lead the coordination of school group visits to the museum. -Cultivate relationships with teachers and school administrators. Classroom Teacher, Robinson Elementary School, Starksboro, VT 8/99-6/21 -Managed all aspects of a multi-grade classroom. -Developed and implemented curriculum. | ||||||||||
| 5-10 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child and Youth Development (Afterschool) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) Families and Communities (Afterschool) Healthy and Safe Environments (Afterschool) Professionalism and Program Organization (Afterschool) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Indoor Learning Environments Observation/Assessment Curriculum Development Math Science Physical Activity Working with Staff and Colleagues Program Assessment and Evaluation Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. Adult learners have lived experience that supports and impacts their continued growth. It's important to respect that! 2. Provide hands on learning opportunities whenever possible. 3. Personal connection with all aged learners is essential. |
Logistics
| Addison County, Chittenden County, Franklin County, Lamoille County, Washington County |