MPACT 2013: MPACT Reflection Sessions D

The Curriculum & Instruction Department of Manor ISD is pleased to announce MPACT. Through MPACT, learners will be inspired to impact our students, exchange ideas with other teacher leaders, administrators, and community partners; and learn ways to engage and motivate our diverse student population. This teaching and learning institute is appropriate for all of us because we are interested in "Impacting Student Achievement Through Engaged, Aligned Classrooms."

We encourage you to arrive early for check in to get your swag bag and to start your day networking with your fellow MISD educators before the sessions begin . Click here to download a pdf version of the full progam for MPACT. It will provide you with tips on how to make the most of your day. Additionally, SCHED Planner is the tool you will use to build your personal itinerary for MPACT. Most sessions are designed for any audience and sessions are faciliated by your peers and some guest speakers. If you are unsure how to register, watch this video.

Star the sessions that you would like to attend. Choose only ONE session per timeslot. It will be important that you bring your technology since we will not have paper copies available and any updates to sessions and session locations will be available on this site only. Remember to bookmark the mobile app or print your schedule before you come. Dress comfortably as there are some sessions that will be very interactive. Finally, check out all of our participating vendors and exhibitors. Stop by their tables to hear and/or see what they have to offer. You never know what types of goodies you will pick up at their tables or what you may win at the end of the day. See you at MPACT!

MPACT Reflection Sessions D LIMITED

Limited Capacity seats available

Evaluation

Click here for room assignments.

This session is required by all MPACT participants. It is desgined to be a conversation about what people learned at the MPACT Teaching & Learning Conference and how it will “Impact Student Achievement Through Engaged, Aligned Classrooms.” Participants will receive an Anticipation Guide to help them with the district's community read, Mindset by Carol Dweck. Sessions will be led by teachers who have volunteerd to be facilipants.

Participants should refer to their guides for specific room locations.

Moderators

Cathleen Ash

Library Media Teacher, Manor Independent School District

I am passionate about technology and learning, and even more so about the two of them together! I love learning new tools and methods to enhance the educational and learning processes....and enjoy the latest cognitive development articles to structure learning so it is fun, purposeful... Read More →

Ouita Bingham

Library Media Specialist, Manor Independent School District

Ouita H. Bingham has been a library media specialist at Manor Middle School since 2008. She earned a Masters in Library Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and her education master classes at Texas State University. Prior to coming to Manor ISD, she was employed in the... Read More →

Jill Brady

Library Media Specialist, Manor Independent School District

Jill Brady graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston (BA) and the Universities of Massachusetts and Wisconsin (M.Ed., MLIS) before coming to Decker Middle School. She has worked at Decker Middle School for nine years. She previously worked in special education, taught... Read More →

Liliane Brockington

French Teacher, Manor High School

I was born in Senegal (West Africa). I am from France but I also have a diverse background. I have a B.S. in journalism from UT, and a Master's in French from UNT. I love to travel, to dance, and to read. I am excited to be one of the facilipants for MPACT!

Claudia Cook

Reading Interventionist, Decker Middle School

I have taught at Manor ISD for ten years. My teaching experience ranges from Pre-K through 7th grade. I am passionate about reading and teaching reading to those who may not find it as enjoyable as I do.

Benny Davis

Computer Lab Instructor, Manor Elementary School

Benny Davis joined Manor ISD four years ago. With a BS in Political Science and his extensive background in the Juvenile Justice System, he was an excellent addition to the Behavior Support Classroom at Manor Elementary School. Benny is currently the computer lab instructor. In this... Read More →

Stephanie Ehler

Instructional Coach, Manor New Tech High School

Stephanie has 8 years of teaching experience, 7 of which were in the classroom as a Secondary ELA teacher and one year as an Instructional Coach. Of her seven years in the classroom, 4 were spent in an integrated humanities class using project based learning. She enjoys reading and... Read More →

Chris Fancher

Instructional Coach, Garland ISD

I am the Instructional Coach (IC) at Decker Middle School. I have over 20 years teaching experience with math, science, and engineering from 6th grade to college. I taught 4 years at MNTHS using a project based instructional approach before taking the current IC position. I possess... Read More →

Chris Friede

Teacher, Manor Independent School District

Bertica Greenberg

Micheal Harper

Librarian, Bluebonnet Trail Elementary

Micheal Harper received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Montana in 1987 and her Masters of Library and Information Science in 1993. She has lived in the Manor Independent School District for over 20 years and has been employed in Manor ISD for 12 years with 5 years... Read More →

erin hugghins

Read 180 Educator, Manor High School

More than anything in the world, I believe in the power of reading. I believe that if you put the right reading material, in the right person's hands, you can change their lives. My main goal is to seek out ways to bridge the reading/comprehension gap we are facing in today's schools... Read More →

Carldale Johnson

8th Science Teacher, Manor Independent School District

Zabrina Kelley

Dyslexia Specialist, Manor Independent School District

Arie Lefridge-Yarbrough

Zachary McAuley

Teacher, Manor Excel Academy

Zachary is a math teacher at Manor Excel Academy. Zachary graduated from Texas State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and has been a K-12 math instructor for varying levels of academic proficiency. He has assisted in developing extra-curricular activities... Read More →

Gary Milikan

Mary Mobley

PBL Instructor, Manor ISD

I believe that more focus on the 21st Century skills such as Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Collaboration Skills, Contextual Learning, Communication Skills, Creativity and Innovation Skills, and Information/Media Literacy Skills would give those students who are problems, bored... Read More →

Teranika Odems

AVID Coordinator, Manor Excel Academy

Teranika Odems has been in Education for 7 years. She started her career in Austin ISD as a teachers assistant, after obtaining a BA from Stephen F Austin State University. After her time with Austin ISD she received her teacher certification and began teaching World Geography at... Read More →

Deanna Santagata

Teacher, Manor New Tech High School

Deanna currently teaches United States History at Manor New Technology High School. She graduated from Texas State University with a B.A. in both English and history, which has allowed her to figure out innovative ways to integrate her curriculum with English. Prior to teaching, Deanna... Read More →

Janice Trinidad

Rebecca Truestra-Garrick

Blanca Valencia