Article and Video Archive

December 2011
Victoria Pritchard
“Going above and beyond” does not adequately describe the teaching style of Victoria Pritchard, the Homebound Teacher for Cleveland City Schools and the 2010-2011 recipient of the Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award. more

October, 2011
Strums and Smiles
Smiles were breaking out on the faces of Ms. Siema Swartzel’s music class at Arnold Elementary as they played “Go Tell Aunt Rhody.” What made this time so special? They were playing this song on dulcimers they built themselves.

July 2011
Engaged in Learning
Mrs. Sherry Brown has expressed her passion for education with a major contribution to the Public Education Foundation, funding the purchase of thirty TeacherMate computers for the 1st and 2nd grade classes at Blue Springs Elementary more

Play-to-Learn Math Manipulatives Have Kids Excited
Pam Coleman, who teaches at Black Fox Elementary School, was awarded a grant by the Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation to enhance math materials for her kindergarten students.   more

The Terry McGuire Education Fund
Many donors have honored the memory of Board of Education member Terry McGuire who passed away this summer. A fund has been established in his name which will benefit our schools. To make a gift or pledge... more

November 2010
Veteran's Day at Blue Springs Elementary
Award winning song writer Phil Stacey makes a special appearance in a heart-warming salute to veterans.

August, 2010
The Twelve Days of Christmas:
The Cleveland Middle School’s “6 YELLOW TEAM” wrote to Mini-Grant Donors Steve and Karen Robinson “Your donation offered our 92 students an entire semester’s review of all core subjects…”  more>>

May, 2010
Special Teachers, Special People
Nine nominations have been received for the Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award, given annually by Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Fitzgerald in memory of his mother.  This award to a teacher who demonstrates excellence... >>

May, 2010
Mother Earth Math
Getting their hands dirty?  Shoveling mulch?  Pulling weeds?  Math students?  Yes!  If their teacher is Luajean Bryan at Walker Valley High School. more>>

May, 2010
TAKE ONE Reveals Hidden Teacher Talents
“The best professional conversations I’ve ever had!” “I can’t believe what the video revealed about my teaching style and the children’s focus!”  Such are the comments from some of the 26 teachers participating in TAKE ONE! more>>