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Principal Kappy Cannon Fosters Technology Innovation and TeamworkKappy Cannon, the South Carolina 2010 Principal of the Year, encourages master teachers to innovate with new technologies and work together to share their skills with the entire staff.
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Video Credits
Produced, Written and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Editor
- Karen Sutherland
Associate Producer
- Doug Keely
Camera Crew
- Michael Epstein
- Perry Goodfriend
Video Programming Producer
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Narrator
- Michael Pritchard
Original Music
- Ed Bogas
- © 2010
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
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Thanks for the video! I had
Thanks for the video! I had my class make some videos about their experiences with media and social networking. Check this one out!http://mfjs2210.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/societal-impact-of-modern-media/
You Go Girls!
The first thing I noticed is that women were the main contributors in this school. There are a few good men leaders, but for some reason, when women are in charge - shift happens.
Nice School
I enjoyed this video. Clearly this principal supports her staff, and that's where it all begins. As a history teacher, I do get a little bothered when math and science get all of the attention. In our district, we are constantly denied resources because we are not "math and science" and our "test scores are good. I caution any program that doesn't respect all of the disciplines.
Principal Kappy Cannon Fosters Technology Innovation and Teamwor
I thought the video was awesome. I am learning about Professional Learning Communities, and I think showing how everyone works together to produce the success that I viewed from the video would be convincing to others,
Suzannah, Thank you so much
Suzannah,
Thank you so much for responding to the video! We will certainly look into your suggestions, and make sure the grade level is correct.
My best,
Amy
That was a very nice video. I
That was a very nice video. I am a teacher at Cambridge High School Jordan.
We joined the Global Buddies Project this year with Mrs. Richards. We had lots of fun, it was such an experience.
A small comment is that the classroom level in Jordan was 3rd grade. As well as we will be happy if you mention our school name. Thank you somuch