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Bonhaus earns national recognition Community Recorder
Kenton County School District technology integration specialist Ed Bonhaus recently was named a “20 to Watch” Technology Leader by the National School Board Association. “I have seen firsthand the personal and professional growth teachers experience when they integrate technology and instruction,” Bonhaus said. “It is sheer joy for me to see their growth.” Bonhaus was selected for the honor based on his technology
initiatives. He has trained teachers in SMART Board instruction, iPad integration, and numerous technology tools. In addition he maintains a SMART Board blog and “Ed On Tech” blog that has many worldwide followers. According to the NSBA the “20 to Watch” selections are education leaders who have the ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute to high-quality learning environments and more efficient school district operations. Of Bonhaus’ selection, the
NSBA wrote: “Ed Bonhaus provided critical firsthand knowledge about technology in Kentucky’s Race to the Top grant process. But he didn’t stop there. He is now providing online professional development and working on the first flipped classroom for the Kentucky iTunes campus. And inspired by what he saw during NSBA’s site visit to the Clark County (Nev.) School District in 2012, he is pursuing a vision to transform a low-performing elementary school with minimal technology into a 21st-century school.”
Kenton County School District technology integration specialist Ed Bonhaus was named a “20 to Watch” Technology Leader.
Prince of Peace students’ Odyssey continues Community Recorder
St. Joseph School students collected, sorted and boxed shoes while barefoot on Tuesday, April 16. AMY SCALF/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
St. Joseph students go shoeless for global cause DAY WITHOUT SHOES
By Amy Scalf ascalf@nky.com
St. Joseph School students explain why they went barefoot in our NKY.com video. Go to bit.ly/stjoeshoeless.
CRESCENT SPRINGS — St. Jo-
seph middle-schoolers stepped into a global demonstration Tuesday by taking off their shoes. Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades went barefoot during “One Day Without Shoes,” a worldwide program organized by Toms, a company built on a mission of providing one pair of shoes for someone in need for every pair of shoes purchased. Teacher Jessy Kirkwood said her students participated as part of their community service project. They collected hundreds of pairs of shoes between April 8 and 16, then sorted and boxed the shoes to be sent to The Catholic Church of the Good Shepard in Campton, Ky. She said the church is “in the heart of Appalachia” and provides a food pantry and thrift store to help residents of the community.
Haley Planicka, left, and Whitney Campbell box donated shoes to help residents of Campton, Ky. AMY SCALF/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
“It’s something I participated in when I was in college, and I brought it here to St. Joseph,” said Kirkwood. “It’s something I’m really passionate about and it’s a great opportunity for students to get a glimpse of what it’s like to not have shoes. It’s also good for them to be part of a movement and to feel that re-
sponsibility and empowerment.” Shoeless students went through their regular days, turning in homework, taking tests, eating lunch and playing at recess, while a mountain of boxed shoes formed in the faculty workroom. Students had also made colorful posters that hung along hallways to let others know why they were participating. Kirkwood’s students were right in step with her ideas. “I like that we’re spreading awareness for those who don’t have shoes because I know they go through it every day,” said Julia Stegman, age 12. “It feels good to know we’re doing something good.” Want to continue the conversation? Tweet at @AmyScalfNky
COLLEGE CORNER Local students earn EKU scholarships
Many incoming freshmen and transfer students have accepted merit-based scholarships to attend Eastern Kentucky University. Local recipients include: McKinley Rose Cole (Dixie Heights High School), of Park Hills, has accepted a Founders Scholarship; Jared Gregory Bowling (Simon Kenton), of Independence, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Jor-
dan Michelle Linkugel (Scott), of Covington, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Lydia Ann Shepherd (Simon Kenton), of Park Hills, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Adam Robert Crabbs (St. Henry), of Erlanger, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Raymond Louis Moehlman (Villa Madonna), of Edgewood, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Rebecca Kayla Jaeger (Dixie Heights), of Erlanger, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Alexander Stull
Hoffman (Simon Kenton), of Independence, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship; Deemi Lee Fitterer (Scott), of Taylor Mill, has accepted a Presidential Honor Scholarship; Courtney Elizabeth Davis (Lloyd Memorial), of Erlanger, has accepted a Regents Scholarship; Molly Ann McMath (Beechwood), of Fort Mitchell, has accepted a Regents Scholarship; and Trevor Nicole Goodridge (Dixie Heights), of Villa Hills, has accepted a Regents Scholarship.
Prince of Peace Montessori qualified five students for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals May 22-25 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. The Prince of Peace Montessori students, ages 9-11, qualified after placing first at the Kentucky Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament in March. The World Finals features more than 800 teams from various countries, including China, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Mexico and Canada. Odyssey of The Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. The Prince of Peace students qualified to compete in Division I and will be solving a structure problem, where they will design and build a structure using only balsa wood and glue. They will test to see which structures can hold the most professional weight. In order to attend the tournament, the team must raise $4,000 by April 26 to cover registration, room and board
Prince of Peace Montessori School qualified five students to May’s Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in East Lansing, Mich. THANKS TO SHANNAN BOYER
expenses. To make a donation, visit www.popcov.com or mail a check, made out to Prince of Peace Montessori, to Prince of Peace Montessori, 625 Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.
St. Agnes academic team dazzles at districts Community Recorder
The St. Agnes School fifthgrade academic team recently competed in the Governor’s Cup district tournament. The team won the district title, won the sportsmanship award and finished second in the quick recall competition. St. Agnes students who placed in the written-assignment portion of the tournament include: » Matthew Allison – third place, social studies. » Paul Allison – second place, composition; second
place (tie), science. » Ella David – fifth place, arts and humanities. » Neil Green – second place, math. » Kate Hail – second place (tie), science. » Peter Maier – fourth place, math. » Alyssa Monson – third place, language arts. » Connor Ryan – first place, science. » Maddie Schmidt – second place, arts and humanities. » Jacob Schulte – fourth place, composition; first place, language arts.
The St. Agnes School fifth-grade academic team won the Governor's Cup district tournament. THANKS TO MONICA WAINSCOTT