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Visualizing Mythology: Using Universal Design for Learning to Teach Greek Mythology 

Sketch note of Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Cc-BY Alison Innes @InnesAlison

CAC/SCEC McMaster University 7 May 2019

Lianne Fisher, Centre for Pedagogical Innovation, Brock University Email: lfisher@brocku.ca Twitter: @liannefisher

Alison Innes, Brock University Email: ainnes@brocku.ca Twitter: @innesalison

The relationship between learning, note taking and class preparation is not always articulated,…

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Women’s History Month Young Alumna Profile

Becky Pierce ’14, Early Childhood Education/Special Education 

Becky Pierce works for the Milton Area School District as a special education teacher at Montandon Elementary School. She serves as their Learning and Emotional Support teacher in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

Pierce is a 2014 Bloomsburg University graduate with a bachelor of science degree in education where she studied early childhood education (Pk-4)/special education (Pk-8) with a certification in English as a second language (ESL). She was very involved on campus and was in multiple organizations. Shewas a member of the Husky Ambassadors, Board of Governors, Student-Pennsylvania State Education Association (S-PSEA), Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Luminaria Chair for Colleges Against Cancer (CAC), Program Director for Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC), a volunteer at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum, and a student worker for the financial aid office.

After graduation, she joined the AmeriCorps with Teach For America and taught in Williamsburg County, S.C., as a special education teacher for two years. There, she earned her master's degree from Francis Marion University in instructional accommodations in education. In 2018, she also completed BU’s special education supervisory program.

What motivated you to get into teaching?

I was motivated to get into teachingbecause I wanted to make a difference in the lives of future generations. I especially got into special education, because I wanted to work with students with disabilities and help motivate, encourage, and inspire others to see these students' unique ability in the classroom.

What do you love about your job?

I love when I am teaching a group of students that are struggling on a particulartopic or skill and suddenly the "light bulb" goes off and you see their eyes brighten that show "they got it!" There is nothing more special in the classroom when this moment happens.

Who have been your female role models?

My female role model is my mom. She has been the biggest supporter and has helped guide me through this journey called life. She is always the first person I call when I'm having a bad day. She alwayshas the right things to say or is always encouraging me to keep going. Now that I am a mom, I can only hope that I am half the mom she is.

Advice for young females going out looking for that first job?

My advice for young females going out looking for that first job is to be passionate about what you do. If your passion and personality come through in an interview, sometimes that can make all the difference!

If you could go back, what advice would you give to undergrad Becky?

If I could go back in time, the advice I would give myself would be,"Life is unpredictable in so many ways and things won't always go your way, but never give up!" Perseverance is keyin the world of life. When things don't go your way andyou get knocked down, get back up and keep going.  

What do you enjoy most about your current position?

The school I teach in right now has about 130 students andI have 10students on my caseload. The students I teachhave a wide range of abilities and strengths they bring to the classroom. In my current position, I love having a small group of students that I can work with on specificskills that they need extra support on. Like I said before, "I love when you start working on something with a student they may struggle on and they eventually just get it." In my opinion, It's the best thing about being an educator!

Where do you see yourself in five years? 10 years?

In five years, I see myself continuing to become a better special education teacher for my students. I am always trying to find ways to improve my teaching skills to be the best teacher possible. In ten years, I see myself being an administrator or a special education director for an intermediate unit or school district.

What prompted you to want to come back for the CATCH Conference?

I came back for the CATCH Conference to offer my advice, knowledge, and experience as an educator. I got so much out of attending conferences and workshops like these during my time at BU and I feel like coming back and doing the same for future educators would be a great opportunity.

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Inside Out and Outside In: Public Scholarship in Classics

Inside Out and Outside In: Public Scholarship in Classics

CAC/SCEC 2019  McMaster University  9 May 2019

Panelists: Amy Pistone, Darrin Sunstrum, Jeff Wright, Victoria Austen-Perry Chair: Katherine Blouin Organizers: Aven McMaster, Katherine Blouin, Alison Innes

When we talk about public outreach or public engagement with Classics, we tend to think of scholars communicating their research and ideas beyond the confines of the classroom or scholarly…