Bringing Coding to Life with Robotics…. Students have been learning coding skills with the Dash and Dot robots. Many students even have these robots at home now. They had never been exposed to computer science or coding skills until I introduced these into our classroom. TIme was the biggest factor that I would run into with the implementation…[Read more]

Hand in Hand completed the first versions of their app to provide support for women who suffer from SUD so that complications for babies born with NAS can be minimized. The app can be downloaded at johnson.kyschools/CmPS. On Wednesday, May 16 Appalachian Witeless reps are meeting with the team to help them figure out how to expand their app so…[Read more]

What a wonderful experience it has been to watch my students engage in coding and robotic activities. Lego Mindstorm has encouraged my students to explore a whole new avenue of creative and technological sides of education. The students learned and taught each other through this first year process. They are now asking when we can do that again.…[Read more]

Flexible seating has been a wonderful experience that I have truly enjoyed. I am very thankful for the grant and encouragement to try something new. Flexible seating has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself and my students. There has been a positive whole learning climate change to one of teamwork, support for others, and…[Read more]

It has been another successful year for our AMS Entrepreneurs and our involvement with KVEC and the A.R.I. S.T.A.R.S. program. We had over 200 students participate in our annual AMS Entrepreneur Fair, and sent 6 teams (3 each from 7th and 8th grade) to the Knott County Sportsplex to compete in the regional fair. We are most proud of the diverse…[Read more]

Another Truly Successful year using ARI funding!!!! This was the second year that I wrote a grant for purchasing fetal pigs for my 7th grade students! I first received a grant to purchase pigs last year. My students last year had really surprised me with their enthusiasm for the learning through this magnificent venture. I had girls that I…[Read more]

Powerpoint for Fire Summit

I implemented the flexible/alternative seating. It is so amazing! Students’ time on task has improved tremendously and their attentiveness to instruction has improved as well. Behavior issues have all but disappeared. Students love to share the space as well as taking turns in the various stations in the room. Rotation schedules allow students…[Read more]

I implemented ZooPhonics in the resource room with kindergarten and first grade students with disabilities. The phonics program uses animals to help children remember the shapes and sounds of the letters, in addition to body movements for each animal letter. I implemented the program in the resource room using Direct Instruction, songs, and games.…[Read more]