Specials/Encores

BIO

Amber Osterkamp has been teaching in the College Community School District since 2004. She earned her BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Education, with a minor in Science. She earned her MA in Science Education from Walden University in 2011. Amber has taught 5th/6th grade mathematics and science at Prairie Creek. She is currently serving the district through the role of K-12 Science/Specials Curriculum Lead.

MISSION

The K-12 Curriculum Lead Team will positively impact student learning through developing supportive and collaborative relationships with teachers and teams in order to create, align, and assess a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

EMAIL ADDRESS

aosterkamp@crprairie.org

TELEPHONE NUMBER

319-848-5328 ext. 1224

Blog:

Things I have been working on with different specials groups:

*Working with different teams to power standards

*Developing proficiency scales

*Scheduling state conferences and speakers

*Mapping work

*Classroom visits

*Researching different standards for different groups

*Attending PLC's

Meeting Specials Teachers

I really enjoyed getting to meet all of the K-4 Specials teachers on their Friday PL day. It was nice to put names with faces and learn more about your content and where you were at in the mapping process. Also, I have had a few opportunities to get around and meet some of the High School teachers, so my goal is to continue to meet the rest of the 7-12 specials staff. Lastly, I have been working with a couple Specials groups on mapping and proficiency scales. I look forward to working with each and every one of you now and in the future.