Professional Development
Green School Application Process
During the 2018-2019 school year, staff were informed of Wellwood's recertification application process. Each month (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., Feb.) the Green School Committee met to discuss the status of and needs for the Green School Application. The information was shared with the whole staff after each Green School Committee meeting and in the weekly staff newsletter. Morgan Stein shared the progress of the Green School Application at the September PTA meeting.
Teachers Night Out 2017
Wellwood teachers (and some of their children!) attended Teachers Night Out at the Maryland Agricultural Center on October 20, 2017. Here, they were able to collect a variety of resources that could be used in environmentally focused lessons. We also connected with local organizations about future classroom and school visits.
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Teachers in attendance: Susan Katenkamp, Katie Lugli, Allison Devereaux, Lindsey Delis, Jennie Cox, Morgan Stein, Isaac Becker-Howell
OUR Schools Energy Conservation 2017
Teachers learned about energy and the environment while practicing activities they were going to teach to their students for Our Schools Environmental Day. Teachers learned about solar, wind, and other renewable forms of energy. This opportunity was made possible by a grant from The Education Foundation of Baltimore County.
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Teachers in Attendance: All 25 classroom teachers, 5 special area teachers, and 4 resources teachers
Green School Summit 2017
Morgan Stein, Kindergarten teacher, attended the Green School Summit at Marsh Point Nature center in August of 2017. Staff learned about different activities that could be completed at their school such as composting and trash free lunch day.
OUR Schools Food & Sustainability 2018
Teachers explored the food we eat and its impact on our environment. They also learned how to grow and harvest their own hydroponic microgreens with their class for Our Schools Environmental Day. They learned how to engage the school community around sustainable food and waste behaviors. This opportunity was made possible by a grant from The Education Foundation of Baltimore County.
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Teachers in Attendance: All 27 classroom teachers, 5 special area teachers, and 2 resources teachers
Tower Garden
Edible Garden PD Notes
Tower Garden
Edible Garden PD 2018
Morgan Stein, Kindergarten Teacher, and Allie Devereaux, STAT teacher, attended the BCPS Edible Garden Professional Development. They were introduced to and became familiar with the BCPS Edible Gardening Protocol. This protocol is required for all school-based vegetable and herb gardens and is used in conjunction with Wellwood's Tower Garden.
OUR Schools Waste Reduction 2019
Teachers learned about the effects of waste on the environment. They explored the different stages of a product's life cycle and discovered alternatives to throwing away household products when you are finished with them. These lessons were then transferred to the classroom for Our Schools Environmental Day. Due to a snow day, this PD was conducted all online and Wellwood's Green Committee met with grade levels individually to follow up. This opportunity was made possible by a grant from The Education Foundation of Baltimore County.
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Teachers in Attendance: All 23 classroom teachers, 5 special area teachers, and 4 resources teachers