Araceli+Greeny

Visalia Adult School - f rom Administrator's Nomination Letter
Araceli Greeny is currently teaching full-time as a ESL/GED/Computer Applications Instructor and serves as the agency EL/Civics coordinator. Her responsibilities include teaching assigned classes and coordinating the EL/Civics objectives, participating in the evaluation, revision, and development, implementation and assessment of objectives. Aracelis commitment to technology is evident from her consistent use of technology tools and resources in her classroom. As an ESL teacher, she designed computer-based unit tests using the Exam View, and assisted ESL teachers in the implementation. As a GED teacher, she manages students records using the Steck-Vaughn GED software, as well as encouraging her students to use the GED Academy website. As a member of our staff, she has presented workshops on building and maintaining a website, Power Point and internet search in our staff development meetings. Her willingness and leadership to help other teachers, and her initiative to participate in the various development programs such as, District High School Leadership and Technology Support Team (TST) makes her a great candidate for TMAC.** I would like Araceli to concentrate on the implementation of a coaching support system to increase teachers know-how, and confidence in the use of technology resources to enhance instruction. **

Visalia Adult School is committed to improving faculty skill development, and student use of technology. Our teachers have access to staff development, as well as equipped classrooms supplying them with the opportunity to teach not only academic skills, but skills that will prepare their students for life and work. These skills, such as computer word processing, computer based tests, Internet and e-mail, will prepare our students to be successful in the transition to college and/or the work force.

Activity: Road Map for the Year in TIMAC