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#Staffurday highlight: Mrs. Nancie Vicino

briley — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:01:38 +0000

Every Saturday, we highlight a non-teaching staff member on our Facebook and Twitter (@vcsc_teamvigo) account, turning Saturday into #Staffurday to introduce you to some of the people who make school happen!

Every year is a great year to celebrate our staff, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.

Today, meet Nancie Vicino, an educational assistant at Lost Creek Elementary School.

What motivates you?
Working well as part of a team and being able to help the students motivates me.

How has your job changed due to COVID?
I don’t feel like COVID has changed my job except for having to wear a mask. These are trying times and we must be flexible.

What is something that people don’t understand about your job?
It is difficult to be stern and maintain order, because each one of these kids have a piece of my heart!

Why do you love VCSC/your school?
I LOVE my school because of the people I work with! I also love to watch the kids learn and grow year after year. Our Lions are AMAZING!

Be sure to check back on Wednesday as we highlight another teacher for #RedforEd Wednesday! We’ll continue both campaigns through the end of the school year.

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#RedForEd Wednesday: Mrs. Jodie Buckallew

briley — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:32:03 +0000

Starting today, we’re going to highlight a teacher every Wednesday as a part of the #RedForEd campaign.

Every year is a great year to celebrate our teachers, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.

We’re starting with Ms. #RedForEd herself, Mrs. Jodie Buckallew, who is a special education teacher at Lost Creek Elementary School.

What motivates you?
I feel most motivated when I’m with teachers and/or administrators that put students first…when a team or grade level come together.

How has your job changed due to COVID?
COVID has brought many changes to my classroom. Masking and social distancing were the first procedures I taught when we came back.

What is something that people don’t understand about your job?
My classroom is a group of 10 but that’s 10 different learning styles. While I maybe teaching the same subject to a small or whole group I need to teach it different ways to better support unique learning styles.

Why do you love VCSC/your school?
I love our teachers. I truly love and want to give a shout out to the Educational Assistants who love unconditionally and believe in our students. Without them I couldn’t teach and keep our students moving moving forward.

Be sure to check back on #Staffurday–Saturday, that is–as we recognize members of our non-teaching staff. We’ll continue both campaigns through the end of the school year.

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Lost Creek’s Crawn named Indiana state teacher of the year for PE

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:42:13 +0000

Molly Crawn, a physical education teacher at Lost Creek Elementary School, has been named INSHAPE’s Indiana State Teacher of the Year.

INSHAPE, the Indiana Society for Health and Physical Educators, recognized Crawn as among the elite of the school health education, physical education, dance and recreation professions.

“I include a lot of technology and do a lot of creative things here at Lost Creek,” said Crawn. “We do a lot of teambuilding, a lot of interactive stuff with technology. I want children to have a foundation for a healthy life.”

Crawn credits her mentors Lisa Davis, Cynda Osborne, and Debbie Anderson for her success.

“Through this pandemic, Vigo County PE teachers have brainstormed more than ever,” said Crawn. “It has been wonderful to come together during this overwhelming time of uncertainty and change.”

The Teacher of the Year Award enables INSHAPE to recognize the work of outstanding educators. State Teachers of the Year are selected among nominees after rigorous evaluation by the Association selection committee. The awards are given in recognition of outstanding teaching performance and the ability to motivate today’s youth to participate in a lifetime of physical activity.

“Our 2020 Indiana Teachers of the Year are indeed a special class of educators. They inspire their students as they make a difference in the daily lives of their students. These educators continue to model best practice, are leaders in their school corporations and are amazing advocates for the health of our Indiana youth. Their enthusiasm and energy motivate each of us to strive for quality wellness programs that will impact our Indiana schools and Hoosier communities,” noted Carole DeHaven, INSHAPE president.

The state award recipients will be recognized on November 2, 2020 during the organization’s Hall of Fame Awards Celebration via Zoom. The awards celebration is presented by U.S. Games, a division of BSN Sports of Dallas, TX.

INSHAPE Teachers of the Year now compete for the SHAPE America Midwest District Teacher of the Year. Midwest District Teachers of the Year become candidates for the 2021 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year.

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