Inspiring teachers, inspired students
Here you will find videos and stories about the impact teachers have on students as well as the appreciation students have for their Bucks and Montgomery County public school teachers.
Mr. Swindells Surprise Interview
A theme that continued to pop up in our #TeacherTuesday series was how public schools and public school educators teach much more than the basics – they teach students how to be good citizens, inspire self-confidence and motivate them to become life-long learners. To better tell that story, the CAPS team brought one of our #TeacherTuesday stories to life.
We invited eight students of Scott Swindells, a 10th grade English teacher at North Penn HS, into the school’s AV studio to talk about him. On camera, they told us what made him their favorite teacher and what they learned beyond literature. And they all had something to say about his Man Bun.
After we interviewed his students, we invited Scott to the studio under the guise of an interview about his teaching style. Little did he know that he would be presented with a collection of messages from some of his current and former students. He truly enjoyed hearing their stories and was humbled by their heartfelt thanks. It was clear that his mission goes far beyond teaching them English and that his goal is to connect with students to help them succeed in life.
Mission accomplished.
Mr. Swindells and his students are textbook examples of what makes Bucks and Montgomery counties’ public schools so special.
Hear Mr. Swindells rap
Students thank their favorite public school teacher
#TeacherTuesday
Each week, we profile a Bucks or Montgomery public school teacher on our Facebook page in our #TeacherTuesday feature. The diverse backgrounds and strengths of these educators, and the subjects they teach, demonstrate that there is something for everyone in our public schools.
#TeacherTuesday
This week’s #TeacherTuesday celebrates Dr. Deaitra Bradley, a K-6 Elementary Reading Specialist at McKinley Elementary School and an Abington Education Association member. Dr. Bradley says, “I’m...
This week’s #TeacherTuesday is Sean Romano, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit and a member of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Education...
This week’s #TeacherTuesday is Catherine Choi, a first-grade teacher at McKinley Elementary and a member of the Abington Education Association. Catherine explains her lifelong love of teaching: “I...
Our #TeacherTuesday this week is Tamika Holland, a first-grade teacher at McKinley Elementary School and a member of the Abington Education Association. Tamika reflects on the path that brought her to...
Today’s #TeacherTuesday is Charlene Crawford, a member of the Abington Education Association. Charlene is a first grade teacher at Rydal Elementary who is also a prolific author, whose titles include...
This week’s #TeacherTuesday is Jules Mermelstein, a retired high school History and Government Teacher from Upper Dublin Education Association who currently serves as Vice President of PSEA-Retired...
#TeacherTuesday
This week’s #TeacherTuesday celebrates Dr. Deaitra Bradley, a K-6 Elementary Reading Specialist at McKinley Elementary School and an Abington Education Association member. Dr. Bradley says, “I’m...
This week’s #TeacherTuesday is Sean Romano, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit and a member of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Education...
This week’s #TeacherTuesday is Catherine Choi, a first-grade teacher at McKinley Elementary and a member of the Abington Education Association. Catherine explains her lifelong love of teaching: “I...
Our #TeacherTuesday this week is Tamika Holland, a first-grade teacher at McKinley Elementary School and a member of the Abington Education Association. Tamika reflects on the path that brought her to...
Today’s #TeacherTuesday is Charlene Crawford, a member of the Abington Education Association. Charlene is a first grade teacher at Rydal Elementary who is also a prolific author, whose titles include...
This week’s #TeacherTuesday is Jules Mermelstein, a retired high school History and Government Teacher from Upper Dublin Education Association who currently serves as Vice President of PSEA-Retired...
#TeacherTuesday Nomination
Do you know an inspiring Bucks or Montgomery County public school teacher?
Email the following information to lweinstein@pavone.net to have him or her featured in a #TeacherTuesday post!
A photograph of the featured teacher in the school.
A 1-3 sentence answer to ONE of the following questions:
- When did you know you wanted to be a teacher?
- When did you realize that you made the right decision to be a teacher?
- In your opinion, what makes public education great?
- What inspires you to lead your class every day?
- What’s something that your students can’t get anywhere else?
The following information:
- Your name
- The grade/subject you teach
- Your school
- Your school district
Questions? – Contact Lana Weinstein, lweinstein@ddcworks.com
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