1.1: Professional Development
1.2.1: Professional Development - Full Staff Awareness
All staff is aware of our plans to pursue renewal of our Green School certification:
The Green Committee meets regularly to review progress toward Green School goals and plan out deliverables for our application for recertification; the committee also shares updates and meeting notes with all staff:
Green Team Meeting Agenda and Notes 11_6_2019Green Committee meeting notes
November 6, 2019
Green Team Meeting Agenda and Notes 12_11_2019Green Committee meeting notes
December 11, 2019
Green Team Meeting Agenda and Notes 1_15_2020Green Committee meeting notes
January 15, 2020
Green Team Meeting Agenda and Notes 2_12_2020Green Committee meeting notes
February 12, 2020
The Student Green Team presented a progress report on greening initiatives to the Board of Directors for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School at their quarterly meeting on December 16, 2019:
Representatives from the student Green Team present to Baltimore Montessori Public's Board of Directors on December 16, 2019.
BMPCSBoardAgendaDec16.2019.docxBaltimore Montessori Public Charter School Board Meeting Agenda; Green Team is item II on December 16, 2019.
BMPCSBoardAgendaMarch.232020.docxBaltimore Montessori Public's completed application for recertification of our Green School status is on the agenda for presentation and review at the March meeting of the Board of Directors.
Documentation: March 9, 2020
1.2.2: Professional Development - 10% of teaching staff with recent environmental education
In addition to the classroom-based instructional staff listed above, additional student support staff participate in environmental education professional development:
- Monarch Butterfly PD: 1 Student Support Liaison
- Nature Nurtures Conference: 1 AC activity leader
Our school's Business Manager and Communication and Engagement Director also attended the Nature Nurtures Conferences.
Monarchs and More: Ms. Maria (Maru) Salazar attended the Monarchs and More Teacher Workshop offered by Molly Hoopes, Baltimore Area Coordinator for the Monarch Sister Schools Project and Naturalist for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, on September 28, 2019.
1.2.2 Maria (Maru) Salazar Monarch PD Certificate.pdfProfessional development certificate for Ms. Maria (Maru) Salazar at the Monarchs and More Teacher Workshop on September 28, 2019
Ms Maru (far left) at the Monarchs and More Teacher Workshop on September 28, 2019
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Mail - Fwd_ Natural Partners.pdfEmail confirmation of attendance dated October 10, 2019
Monarchs and More: Based on staff interest and recommendations from our partners, we invited Molly Hoopes back to present her professional development workshop on the Monarch butterfly for our Children's House and Lower Elementary classroom-based staff on Tuesday, February 12, 2020.
Left to right: Ms. Maria Packianathan, Ms. Emily Navyac, Molly Hoopes, Ms. Shelley Cruse, Ms. Kate Reed, Ms. Cathy Schwartz, Ms. Jennifer Parker, and Ms. Sarah Winn.
Photo: February 12, 2020
MSSP PD Sign In 2_12_2020.pdfSign in for Professional Development on Monarchs and more
Documentation: February 12, 2020
Nature Nurtures Symposium: Several staff and school leadership attended the Nature Nurtures Symposium: Exploring the Intersection of Trauma-Informed Care, Outdoor Experiences, and Environmental Education offered by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability on March 7, 2020.
Nature Nurtures Registration Confirmation.pdfAbove: Registration confirmation for Nature Nurtures Symposium. Left: Attendees from Baltimore Montessori Public prepare for the symposium keynote.
Photo/Documentation: March 7, 2020
1.2.3: Additional Professional Development (Optional)
Ms. Laura Howard (formerly Anderson), our Food and Greening Integration Guide, holds an undergraduate degree in Earth and Environmental Science from Wesleyan University; she also holds a Master's degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. In addition to leading our Seed to Table program, Ms. Laura serves as a curricular resource for faculty and students.
Photo: January 15, 2020
Documentation: Copy of Ms. Laura's transcript indication Earth and Environmental Science Major, 2011.