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Educator Leadership Greater Manchester 2014-2015
Be sure to check out Educator Leadership Greater Manchester on Facebook. It's hard to believe that this year's session is already half completed. MFE is proud to be able to help sponsor this great opportunity for our teachers.   |
1st Annual MFE Spelling Bee
Manchester Foundation for Education will host a low-key fun spelling event. This event will foster some good natured competition among teams while raising money for this great organization. Don’t worry…there will be NO individual spelling. All participants will compete in teams, or hives, of 3 and will work together to spell each word. There will be 6 rounds of competition with 7 hives per round. The winning hive from each round will compete in the final championship round to earn the honor of being named the Queen Bees of spelling. We are looking for your support in putting together a team or two from your school. Team names and costumes should be creative and fun. There will even be a prize for the best dressed and most unique name. Although the entry fee for each hive is $300, MFE board members are working hard to secure sponsors for each hive that is comprised of school district faculty and staff. During each round our pronouncer will read a word and each hive will have 30 seconds to work together to spell the word and write it on a white board for the judges to review. Each team will get 2 misspelling chances and will be eliminated from a round on the third misspelling. If you would like to register a hive, please contact MFE at staceyweigler@mfenh.org! Include speller’s names, email address and school they represent. Manchester Foundation for Education is an independent community non-profit organization founded to strengthen public education in Manchester by engaging community members as partners in the pursuit of educational excellence. Since our founding we have worked to bring together the business and education community to provide professional development workshops to high school teachers. We have also worked with the school district’s attendance officer and social workers to provide alarm clocks to students struggling with chronic attendance issues. Most recently we sponsored the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Education Leadership Greater Manchester program. The leadership program brings together teachers from all of the City’s schools and provides them the opportunity to learn from experts in various fields, what skills are necessary for students to be successful. We intend to continue this partnership and expand programming which will enhance education opportunities for all of Manchester public school students. Thank you for your support. We look forward to some laughs, great spelling and raising money to put toward this important initiative! -Stacey Weigler President |
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Spelling Bee Brochure.pdf
Educator Leadership Manchester
Originally posted on October 15, 2013 by Manchester Foundation for Education under News Educator Leadership Manchester October 15, 2013 · MANCHESTER CHAMBER KICKS OFF EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP Pilot Initiative Created to Bridge Gap Between Education and Business Communities Manchester, NH - Educator Leadership, a program of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce designed to ensure that school teaching is relevant to the skills required of industry, kicks off this month with the support of six colleges and universities and other business-related entities. Educator Leadership, in its pilot year, will provide 15 teachers, guidance counselors and other educators the opportunity for exposure to and relationships with local businesses and CEOs. The hope is that positive ongoing relationships will be established between the schools and community businesses. “This program strives to cultivate relationships between the Manchester School District and businesses within Manchester by giving educators an in-depth look at businesses in order to gain insight into the work ethic and skill sets needed to succeed in today’s – and more importantly, tomorrow’s – workforce, said Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce President Robin Comstock. “Educators will gain first-hand knowledge about various industries and what is needed to succeed in them, and can then impart that knowledge to students, enabling them to become healthy, productive citizens, well-prepared for employment.” The structure of the program is to bring participating educators into the workplace of local businesses to learn more about businesses’ needs and their interests in the future workforce. Ultimately, the objective is to provide educators with a hands-on experience about what businesses require from high school graduates. It is hoped that this program will be able to tactically align the jobs needed with the education given. Students crave more information about careers, and this initiative will allow businesses to provide information about their industries and company that can be relayed to students through curriculum and other venues, providing for a stronger connection with businesses and the community. Organized by an Educator Leadership Greater Manchester Steering Committee, the program is modeled after the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s successful Leadership Greater Manchester (LGM) program. Middle and high school educators participate in the E-LGM program one time per month from October to June. Each month is dedicated to a specific industry. Business segments include hospitality, technology, retail, law, government, non-profit, engineering, STEM and public safety (police & fire). “It has never been more important for businesses and educators to work together and we are thrilled that the Chamber has taken the lead in providing a top-notch leadership program that will foster important relationships, the impact of which has the potential to be significant,” said Superintendent Debra Livingston. Educator Leadership Greater Manchester sponsors include: Presenting Sponsor - Southern New Hampshire University/Corporate Sponsors – Granite State College, Manchester Community College, Saint Anselm College and the University of NH at Manchester /Supporting Sponsors – Manchester Foundation for Education, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Radisson Hotel Manchester and the Manchester Transit Authority. |
Happy New Year!
Originally posted on December 31, 2012 by Manchester Foundation for Education under News As we reflect on 2012, MFE would like to wish you all a happy and healthy new year. The past year has brought much success and growth to Manchester Foundation for Education. We donated 200 alarm clocks to the Manchester school district’s attendance officer and social workers to help curb chronic truancy and tardiness. In September, we were happy to work with the NH Fisher Cats to participate in their school supply distribution. In November, we held our first professional development workshop for Manchester teachers. Over 25 teachers attended the day long workshop focused on engaging all students and differentiated instruction. We welcomed new board members and are working on developing projects for 2013. None of this would have been possible without the financial support of our most generous donors. In addition to individual donations, MFE was proud to receive monetary and in-kind donations from Mr. Mac’s, Portland Pie Company, Jerome’s Deli, Cactus Jack’s, IBM, Verizon and our workshop facilitator Susan Fitzell. As always our focus is improving student achievement and helping to create the most successful school district in the Northeast. Your ongoing support is critical. There is still time to make a tax deductible donation in 2012, via our website, www.mfenh.org or to PO Box 6424, Manchester, NH 03109. Thank you again and see you in 2013! |
Our very own Stacey Weigler — 2012 Mom Congress Delegate for NH
Originally posted on December 12, 2012 by Manchester Foundation for Education under News Meet the 2012 Mom Congress New Hampshire Delegate December 12, 2012 by Parenting.com Stacey Weigler is the 2012 Mom Congress Delegate for New Hampshire. She has spent the past five years volunteering at her children’s school, Highland Goffe’s Falls Elementary. Each year she has become more deeply involved in advocating for increased parent engagement, improved curriculum and overall improved student achievement. Currently Stacey serves as Vice President of Manchester Foundation for Education, a non-profit local education foundation. In addition to her volunteer efforts, Stacey works as a liturgical musician, singing at several parishes in the Diocese of Manchester. Stacey lives in Manchester, NH with her husband, Scott and her children, Thomas and Madison. What book is currently on your nightstand? Caught by Harlan Coben. One thing that is going great in education in your state: The New Hampshire high school dropout rate is among the best in the Country. In the 2010-2011 school year the state dropout rate was under 1%. One thing you wish could be improved in education in your state: New Hampshire continues to struggle with adequate education funding throughout the state. An amendment to the state constitution is being considered. The amendment would target education funding to the communities most in need. Currently the state funds education equally regardless of the financial resources/need of the community. Your favorite teacher (and why): My favorite teacher was Miss Crane, my 7th grade English teacher. She was strict but cared about our success as students. Each week we were responsible for memorizing a short news article and presenting it to the class. I am sure that this activity strengthened my ability to speak in front of a group. She was also a stickler for proper grammar, a quality I admire to this day. Your hero: Parents who make good choices by working hard and providing for their family. Biggest wish for your kids: I want my children to arrive wherever their dreams take them. My husband and I want them to know that as long as they try their best, regardless of the outcome, we will be proud of their effort. Most rewarding/challenging stage of parenthood thus far (and why): The most challenging stage was when my children were four and two. The attention that they required was sometimes overwhelming. The most rewarding stage of parenthood, so far, is right now. My children are now eight and ten-years-old and becoming individuals who constantly amaze us. Favorite subject in school (and why): American History–I enjoy reading and learning about how our country started. The foresight of our founding fathers always amazes me. Secret indulgence: Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Favorite quote: “It is better to beg forgiveness, than ask permission.” ― Grace Murray Hopper Original article can be found here: http://www.parenting.com/blogs/mom-congress/meet-2012-mom-congress-new-hampshire-delegate?src=facebook |
Portland Pie Company Raises Money for Local Education Foundations
Originally posted on October 23, 2012 by Manchester Foundation for Education |
Congratulations to MFE Vice President, Stacey Weigler!
Originally posted on May 1, 2012 by Manchester Foundation for Education under News Stacey was just named New Hampshire’s delegate to the 2012 Mom Congress. Stacey will attend the 3-day education conference sponsored by Parenting Magazine and held at Georgetown University in Washington DC in April. Stacey will join 49 other state delegates to share concerns, ideas and best practices in all aspects of education. She will have the opportunity to meet top education leaders at panel discussions and town hall meetings. We wish Stacey well as she represents Manchester Foundation for Education and New Hampshire. |
Published in The Union Leader
Manchester Foundation for Education : Raising Money for City schoolsAs the City mulls over the idea of including information in tax bills about donating to schools, residents should know that there is already a local education foundation working to bring business and community leaders, parents and school officials together for the betterment of public school students. Manchester Foundation for Education is an independent 501(c)(3) non- profit organization founded to strengthen public education in Manchester by engaging community members as partners in the pursuit of educational excellence. MFE recently donated over 200 alarm clocks to the School District in an effort to curb chronic truancy. MFE is also collaborating with local high tech business leaders and the district IT director to establish Community Technology Champions in an effort to address technology areas of opportunity throughout the Manchester School District. Another project MFE is working on is a professional development opportunity for all district teachers. These are ongoing projects that will enhance our children’s education and positively impact student achievement. You can learn more about Manchester Foundation for Education on Facebook or at www.mfenh.org. |
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