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Teaching Students to be Global Citizens
that can be used to accomplish that goal. It will make a case for the importance of including the study of current affairs in social studies classrooms and present practical ideas for getting students reading about and discussing world events.
Three Seasons of Perennial Flowers – The Backbone of Your Garden
PRESENTER: Deborah Hoeflinger (2000-2002 Alpha Chapter President)
PRESENTER: Dr. Carol N. Scelza (1988-1990 Eta Chapter President/ State Scholarship Co-chair)
Deborah taught Social Studies at Butler High School for thirty-eight years and is currently an adjunct professor at the County College of Morris. Additionally, she served as advisor to the high school’s chapter of Junior Statesmen of America. In 2008, with the support and encouragement of her Alpha sisters, she participated in the Oxford Roundtable on international issues at Oxford University, where she first presented this presentation.
Dr. Scelza is Associate Professor of Education and Director of Literacy Programs for Georgian Court University. She also serves as advisor of the Reading Specialist program and as Director of the Reading Center, which offers tutoring for school age children. Dr. Scelza has been a member of Eta chapter since 1977, serving as chapter president and on numerous chapter and state committees. She is a Master Gardner alumnus through Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Middlesex County.
How many of your students can locate Egypt on a world map? How many can name the leaders of China? Do they know more about the winners of Dancing with the Stars? Our students need the tools to be successful in our global community. This workshop is designed to demonstrate both the importance of expanding student knowledge of world affairs and the techniques
Lessen your work; increase your color by selecting top varieties of perennials. Herbaceous perennials provide diversity of color, size, bloom time, foliage, and fragrance. There are perennials for any light or soil conditions. This workshop will discuss new and some old reliable varieties of perennials. Planting, pruning, fertilizing and maintenance will be dis-
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cussed. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with their favorite blooms. Also, included will be a few flowering shrubs to be used as backdrops. A perfect prelude to spring!
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Book Discussion: House Rules by Jodi Picoult (2010)
Promoting and Experiencing Professional Exchange in Vietnam and Cambodia PRESENTER: Karen Cohen, MS, OTR/L (2011-13 AZS World Fellowship Chair/ Delta Chapter) Karen is a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist who has worked in the areas of developmental disabilities and pediatrics for over 24 years. She proudly holds the title of Delta Chapter World Fellowship chair and N.J. State World Fellowship Chair for Delta Kappa Gamma. She is committed to advancing the work of World Fellowship. Karen’s workshop presentation will include a slideshow and provide literature, and handouts, offering attendees the opportunity to view the Southeast Asian countries of Vietnam and Cambodia. She will talk about her life changing experiences in both of these countries, as viewed through her eyes, while encouraging dialogue among participants along the way. Karen spent time in Vietnam and Cambodia in June of 2008, fostering communication between individuals of both countries as well as promoting better understanding, cooperation, mutual respect,
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LEADER: Catherine Cleenput (Alpha Chapter) Catherine earned her BS in Elementary Education, Kurtztown University and a MA in Computing in Education from Teacher’s College Columbia University. Currently, she is a teacher of the Gifted and Talented in the New Providence School District and is the Professional Development Chairperson. Catherine is the Second Vice President for ALPHA Chapter. Author, Jodi Picoult is known for combining controversial issues, family drama and courtroom scenes. In House Rules, Jacob Hunt is an 18 high school student with Asperger’s syndrome accused of murder. Picoult examines the prejudices surrounding the boy’s social disability. Participants are invited to share their insights and ideas about Picoult’s viewpoints on what it means to be different in our society, how autism affects a family and how our legal system deals unique individuals. Page 11