Humans of BPS is an ongoing series that tells the stories of the people who bring The Bellingham Promise to life. Kandace McGowan, Drama and English Teacher, Sehome High School “I’m from San Jose, California and a first generation college student in my family. I went to Santa Clara University and studied theater and psychology.…
Jennifer Gaer, Volunteer Coordinator “I grew up in upstate New York in a small town, which I couldn’t wait to leave. When I turned 18, I did and I’ve never lived back there since I left for college. I was a first generation college student and I had two older sisters who mentored me and…
Sehome High School Cross Country Coach Kevin Ryan has been recognized for his exceptional coaching and named the 2019-20 National Boys Cross Country Coach of the year. The award is given by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). According to the NFHS, the award “designates Coach Ryan among the most elite coaches…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, teachers across the country have been doing figurative backbends to adapt to a remote learning environment. This is especially true for science teachers, who have been teaching curriculum that increasingly emphasizes hands-on learning. How does one do hands-on learning online? And how do you cultivate student engagement when 90% of…
Jennifer Lawrence, COVID Coordinator and Teacher on Special Assignment “Right before the big closure announcement, Kristi Dominguez asked me to collaborate with her on the area of child care. That was when the governor made the mandate for child care. It was now our job to navigate during this unique experience. Kristi took on the…
In 2015 the legislature passed a law mandating the teaching of social studies curriculum that accurately conveys the history, challenges and Native perspectives on tribal sovereignty and Native culture. The resulting Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum was created through a partnership between the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and tribal nations…
Bellingham Public Schools recently nominated volunteer and preschool paraeducator Jami Pitman for the Hotel Bellwether’s local community hero award. Members of our executive team and representatives from the Bellwether recently surprised Jami on Aug. 25 during a meeting via Zoom; you can watch a clip of this emotional recognition above. Jami is a dedicated and…
Some students in Bellingham Public Schools are part of a summer books program and receive packages of books in the mail once a month in June, July and August to encourage them to keep reading over the summer months. Students are selected for the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) based on assessments and reading data collected…
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) has selected Columbia Elementary School counselor Alisson Bonner as the Physical Activity Leader (PAL) of the Year for 2020 in Washington state. According to the SHAPE announcement, “the PAL award recognizes an individual who exemplifies leadership within the PAL Learning System, embodies the Let’s Move! Active Schools spirit, and…
English
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
Русский
Español
Tiếng Việt