Flipping the Classroom How one teacher’s innovation impacts students We sat down with Marsha O’Hare from Chatham Middle School to ask her how receiving one of the Chatham Education Foundation grants has impacted her classroom. Marsha wanted to implement a new teaching style into her classroom “flipping” traditional lecture time
How long have you been with the Chatham County Schools (CCS) I have been with CCS since 2008 (not quite 8 years). Previous roles in CCS: Secondary Director Oversaw ESL and Title III for a period of time Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services and Instructional Support Past work history: Prior
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Just The Facts… Did you know…..on February 5,, 2015 the state of North Carolina will release a letter grade (A, B, C, D or F) for all traditional public and charter schools in the state of North Carolina. NC has always had an accountability factor for schools since 1996, and
Through a generous grant awarded to the Chatham Education Foundation by The Oak Foundation, Chatham Education Foundation will increase the effectiveness of all thirteen kindergarten through eighth grade reading specialists in Chatham County. This grant will allow each of the thirteen K-8 reading specialists in Chatham County Public Schools to
The Chatham Education Foundation (CEF) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2014 Creative Teaching Grants. Each of these projects exemplifies the creativity, professionalism and dedication of Chatham County Schools’ teachers. This year the Chatham Education Foundation supported 12 projects in 8 schools reaching over 1,700 students. The variety
The Chatham Education Foundation graciously accepted a donation in the amount of $10,000 to open an endowment with the Triangle Community Foundation. This endowment will specifically support the Jordan-Matthews High School’s annual trip to the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC. The donors, Karen and Fred Shectman, moved to Chatham
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, Dr. Derrick D. Jordan gratefully accepted a check in the amount of $65,000 from Indira Everett, Duke Energy’s district manager for Chatham County. The check represents funding awarded from The Duke Energy Foundation. With the leadership of Jaime Detzi, Chatham County Education Foundation Executive Director, the
In April, CEF will host the 2015 Showcase of Schools. CEF will showcase all 17 of our fabulous Chatham County public schools. Come by to learn more about our schools, meet student and staff and enjoy our community.
On Saturday, May 3rd CEF hosted a Kentucky Derby Part at the Governors Club Ballroom to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby. It was an exciting afternoon fundraiser to improve K-12 Education in Chatham County. The Club served small plates, cocktails, and a best hat contest was conducted. Thank you to all who
