Superstars Article

Red Clay News

Three Red Clay Programs Named ``Superstars’’

 

Programs at Thomas McKean High School, Skyline Middle School and Richardson Park Learning Center are among seven programs statewide named winners of the 2010 ``Superstars in Education’’ Awards by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, The Partnership, Inc.

 

Since 1989, Superstars in Education has honored Delaware educators who have implemented and sustained a creative, unique program, or a teaching practice that shows measurable results and raises student achievement. This statewide awards program is funded by the business community.

 

``It’s a credit to these staff members, that they are innovative and able to think outside the box, to provide strong academic environments and also produce enrichment activities for our students,’’ said Red Clay Superintendent Merv Daugherty. ``It illustrates the variety of excellent programs in our schools.’’

 

The seven winners will be honored at a dinner at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, May 3, 2010.

 

Red Clay Winners include:

 

Program: Freshman Advisory Program

Category: High School

Thomas McKean High School

Organizer: Katie Kravitz

Description: This program is a platform in which incoming ninth grade students can benefit from a specifically devised curriculum which helps them make the most of their high school experience and to improve connectedness to both the school and surrounding community.

 

Program: How A Bill Becomes A Law
Category: Middle
Skyline Middle School
Organizer: Robert J. Lingenfelter
Description: With a focus on persuasive writing and debating skills, students take on an active role in creating legislation to make a change in laws that affect the nation.

 

Program: Saving for Success
Category: Elementary
Richardson Park Learning Center
Organizer: Cynthia Pochomis
Description: This program encourages special education students to learn the value of a dollar while promoting positive behavior and academic success. Children are given classroom cash that they can save in individual wallets. They may be rewarded for good manners or befriending a new student. Their funds may be used to purchase toys, games or books as well as lunch with a faculty member, educational assemblies or special events.