Jane Katch Academy Nominee New HotAbout NomineeName of Nominee: Nominees' website: Nominee's Organization Touchstone Community School Nominators affiliation to nominee: Colleague Tell us how he/she is making a difference: Jane has been a teacher for 30 years and is still as passionate about the children as she ever was. In an age when play and developmentally appropriate practice are threatened -- and children are too often misunderstood -- Jane is a breath of fresh air. Her insights into the minds and hearts of young children are a gift to those with whom she works, as well as to those who read her marvelous books. Academy votes and reviews
Jane Katch
2013-04-04 18:10:06
Nominations Committee
About the NomineeBrief Comments - What other facts should we know? ( MAX 500 characters) Jane is the author of Under Deadman’s Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children’s Violent Play, They Don’t Like Me: Lessons on Bullying and Teasing from a Preschool Classroom, and Far Away from the Tigers: A Year in the Classroom with Internationally Adopted Children . She has presented lectures and workshops at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Tufts University, Wheelock College, and Lesley College; and her classroom has been featured in several articles as well as radio and television specials on the subject of early childhood education, including the PBS special "Raising Cain." Community votes and reviewsView all community reviewsAverage community rating from: 8 user(s)
Jane Katch
2013-04-09 01:33:19
Andrea Kendall
About the NomineeBrief Comments - What other facts should we know? ( MAX 500 characters) My son flourished in Jane's classroom. She truly understood each child and their unique developmental needs.
Jane Katch
2013-04-08 23:48:23
Sharon Borg
About the NomineeBrief Comments - What other facts should we know? ( MAX 500 characters) Jane is a dedicated educator, writer, and community member. Her opinions are sought after and valued by all those who benefit from her wisdom and experience. Jane communicates at all levels with care and sincerity.
Jane Katch
2013-04-08 23:13:17
Susan Diller
About the NomineeBrief Comments - What other facts should we know? ( MAX 500 characters) Jane is constantly learning, questioning and expanding her practice. After 30 years she doesn't rest; she uses all that she knows to go deeper and further for her students and for herself. She models the ideal of life-long love of learning.
Jane Katch
2013-04-08 10:16:42
Jennifer Weeden
About the NomineeBrief Comments - What other facts should we know? ( MAX 500 characters) Jane is passionate not only about children, but about understanding how children learn; she continually works to improve her practice to ensure that each student in her class engages with materials and subject matter and makes progress.
Jane Katch
2013-04-08 09:55:07
Melora B. Nadeau
About the NomineeBrief Comments - What other facts should we know? ( MAX 500 characters) Jane is one of the best teachers my children have worked with, she is not only passionate about every child she works with, but she teaches beyond her subject matter and helps kids learn personal responsibility and problem solving techniques |
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