2013-14 Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8) Recipient
Michelle Margaret Cook
Timberwood Middle School, Humble, Texas
Ready, Set, Go! Rice University School Mathematics Project Summer Campus Program
With the progression of education into the 21 st century, our students have to be able to compete globally for careers not yet imagined. Humble ISD has professed a commitment to support college and career readiness standards across curriculum. This district-wide goal requires teachers to step out of their normal routines, and seek the best professional development offered to them. I believe the Rice University School Mathematics Project Summer campus program is one of those opportunities. Funding this program will impact not only the enrolled teacher, but the entire department, as the experience and learning benefits are shared and monitored by use of pre and post-tests, as well as state standardized results where applicable.