Downum, Biggs, Thomason, and McLain received national honors
WELCH—Four Welch Elementary teachers received national recognition for outstanding performance in education, Renaissance Learning announced last month.
Kelli Biggs and Roseana Downum, who both teach first grade, Tara McLain, who teaches sixth grade, and Karen Thomason, who teaches second grade, at Welch Elementary, were awarded Reading Model Classroom honors by the Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.,-based company. Model Classroom certification indicates that the four ladies’ efforts to adopt Renaissance Best Classroom Practices to a high degree have resulted in measurable improvements in student performance.
“Mses. Biggs, Downum, McLain, and Thomason exemplify the kind of commitment to the success of every student that is at the heart of effective teaching,” said Judi Paul, chairman of the board at Renaissance Learning.
To receive the Renaissance Model Classroom certification, an educator must demonstrate that their students are maintaining high-quality practice for a minimum of 12 weeks. In addition, educators must be actively working with individual students to meet Renaissance-recommended standards and be helping each student work at the level that promotes the most growth.
In addition to national recognition, Biggs, Downum, McLain, and Thomason will receive certificates in recognition of their achievement, more opportunities for professional development, and other benefits to share with their classes and school.
Renaissance Learning, Inc., is a provider of computer-based assessment technology for pre-K—12 schools.
Congratulations to Mses. Biggs, Downum, McLain, and Thomason.
