Interview with Mr. Lorenz!

Hi everyone! I interviewed one of our very own teachers from Wyoming High School! Mr. Lorenz, an AP English, AP Psychology, and Drama teacher, is very passionate about teaching, and gave us some information about being a teacher, and what it takes to BE a teacher...

MaryC: Did you always want to be a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: No. I actually graduated with a psychology degree.

MaryC: Why did you choose to be a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: I am good at working with kids, and I was interested in studying literature.

MaryC: How many years of college did you have in order to become a teacher?
Mr. Lorenz: 4 years (Bachelor's) and 2 more for teacher certification

MaryC: What are the rewards of being a teacher?
Mr. Lornez: Seeing kids learning things they thought they couln't

BE AT SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 3! IT'S COUNT DAY!

Count day is when all public schools (by state) take a count of all the students present during that day. Based on the number of students who are present, the more state funding is provided for that school's education system. Each student is "worth" about $6,846! Last year, the count for Wyoming Public Schools dropped to 4,696 students - a 138 student drop. Hopefully, the High School consolidation will increase our student numbers, and also increase our state funding. The Fall Count on October 3 will account for 90% of the funding for the 2012-2013 school year. BE AT SCHOOL.

Wyoming Middle College: Is it a Gift or a Curse??

Wyoming Middle College is an innovative public school partnership between Wyoming Public Schools and Grand Rapids Community College. This year, WMC was open to 50 sophomores who were invited to be a part of the program. In the near future, this program will be open to other grades that attend Wyoming Public Schools.

Top 10 National Universities and Top 10 Michigan Colleges of 2013!

Here are the Top 10 National Universities of 2013!
 
1. Harvard University - Cambridge, Massachusetts
1. Princeton University - Princeton, New Jersey
3. Yale University - New Haven, Connecticut
4. Columbia University - New York, New York
4. University of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
6. Massachusetts Institution of Technology - Cambridge, Massachusetts
6. Stanford University - Stanford, California
8. Duke University - Durham, North Carolina
8. University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10. California Institution of Technology - Pasadena, California

Welcome to Education: The Sky is the Limit! Here, you will find recent local, state, and national news regarding education. SRI scores, ACT scores, SAT scores, interviews with educational staff, college information, polls, and links to quizzes. Every few days, there will be new posts for you to read, vote on, or comment on! Hope you enjoy!

Mary.C and Shyanne.C