School District of the City of Pontiac W. H.R G. Elementary School 60 Parkhurst Strect Pontiac, MI 48342 (248) 451-7545 (248) 451-7536 - fax Kelley Williams, Interim Superintendent of Schools Wendy Fitzpatrick, Principal Sultana Gambrell, Assistant Principal Michigan State University Fall Report December 1, 2014 Intern: Katie Vondette Mentor Teacher: Danielle Gaudard WHRC Elementary School Pontiac, Mi 48342 Description of School and Teaching Arrangement Katie spent the first semester of this school year interning in a regular education placement at WHRC Elementary School ina 4th grade classroom, where she taught all subject areas. WHRC is a unique public school that has an open design. The classrooms do not have doors. The open classroom environment is to promote and support team teaching. WHRC is a multi culturally diverse K-6 elementary school. Tt is also the largest elementary school in Pontiac, with approximately 620 students. Our 4th grade classroom has 12 boys and 15 girls that have a wide range of academic abilities and learning styles. Two students receive learning center services, two students receive speech services, and 7 students receive ESL services. t Te T Katie is a skilled and thoughtful teacher. She is very organized and thorough in her planning. She was always prepared and did extra research for her lessons, Katie did a great job at adding technology to many of her lessons. The use of technology made her lessons come to life and engaged the students. Katie comfortably taught all subject areas even though new curriculum had been adopted this year. She taught: Reader's Workshop, Guided Reading, Writer's Workshop, Math Workshop, and Every Day Math just to name a few. Katie did a wonderful job at differentiating instruction and making accommodations. She is very in tune with our students and makes certain that learning is engaging and fun at all levels. A World — Class School District - We Put Students Firstlwith St Katie is a natural at working with students. She is kind and compassionate. Not only has she developed relationships with our students but she has also developed relationships with their parents too. Katie gives of herself and of her time daily to help our students. She reports to the cafeteria 30 minutes early daily to do homework club. She also dines with a group of students daily at lunch, At the end of the day she walks the “pick upers" right to their car and makes a positive comment to the parents. Katie also is not afraid or intimidated by naughty. If a student is not making an appropriate behavior choice Katie redirects them by reminding them of her high expectations. Katie goes above and beyond all expectations to ensure that all of our students are successful. Because of this, our Students respect and love her. Working and Learning ina School and Profession Katie fully embraced working at our school. She attended all staff meetings (she even presented at one), professional developments, parent/teacher conferences (Katie led some of them), and attended bi monthly PBLS meetings where she took the committee notes. Katie worked collaboratively and professionally with students, staff, and parents. Conclusi Katie is a hard working, dedicated, and compassionate teacher that has a heart of gold! She wasn't seen as just an intern at WHRC, she was an integral part of our school community. Katie is an outstanding teacher that will be an amazing addition +o any school. Our students and I have been extremely blessed to have worked and learned with Katie. She will be misse: Mentor Teacher's Signature Date Tntern's Signature Date A World — Class School District - We Put Students First!