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Pioneer’s Van Dusen earns fellowship from U.S. Dept. of Ed

September 20, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Tracey Van Dusen will represent Ann Arbor as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow in 2010-11. It’s her second major fellowship in two years.

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Huron teacher brings a taste of Japanese culture to her classroom

September 20, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO/SLIDES: Teacher Dorothea Bryant brings a summer cultural experience in Japan back to her classroom at Huron High School. She was one of 10 teachers representing North America in a Keizai Koho Center Fellowship program.

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4 new elementary principals take the helm in Ann Arbor

September 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The school communities at Abbot, Lakewood, Lawton and Wines elementary schools all welcome new leaders to their buildings this fall.

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A honey of a lesson: Students visit Raynor hives, enjoy a sweet harvest

September 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Retired Ann Arbor teacher Jane Levy still keeps her hand in it, educating students about honey bees both during the school year and at summer camp. Sweet.

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Eberwhite teacher overcomes vocal chord trauma, enjoys life on stage

September 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Eberwhite vocal music teacher Jeffrey Willets had a life-changing experience when he lost use of his voice. With much work, he regained it and his love of the stage.

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Scarlett teacher earns Long Award, plans band clinic day for students

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Deborah Katz has worked in and around music for 33 years. Now, the Scarlett Middle School band teacher has hit a high note by earning the first E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education award.

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Dan Long’s music legacy continues on a high note

August 16, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Friends, colleagues and music parents from around the county have donated to the The E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education over the past eight years. Now, the fund has given out its first award, honoring the long-time music educator.

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Skyline’s ‘Guy in a tie’ carries love of science to the classroom

June 21, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Jeff Bradley’s philosophy is to encourage students to find the answer by working hard at labs and learning. The long-time science teacher is known for his “guy-in-a-tie” podcasts and for encouraging his students to be their best.

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Trial at Tappan: ‘Tuck Everlasting’ the basis for student mock event

June 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Sixth-graders use their experience with a classic novel to create a mock murder trial scene. Teacher Wendy Raymond is honored for her work with legal education.

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Tappan receives national attention for healthy food choices

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Tappan School’s Agrarian Garden and expanded healthy cafeteria offerings receive attention this month as a national conference visits the school. “Farm Fresh Days” is expanded to three days at Tappan.

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