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Professional Learning Team provides training, mentoring, and assistance to district staff, administrators and teachers. The Professional Learning Specialists and Special Programs Coordinators's mission is to work collaboratively with administrators and teachers to enable them to effectively manage, monitor, and modify their own teaching practices. The Professional Learning Team's goal is to produce self-directed educators who consistently perform independently at high levels of teaching and learning.
Professional Learning Team provides training, mentoring, and assistance to district staff, administrators and teachers. The Professional Learning Specialists and Special Programs Coordinators's mission is to work collaboratively with administrators and teachers to enable them to effectively manage, monitor, and modify their own teaching practices. The Professional Learning Team's goal is to produce self-directed educators who consistently perform independently at high levels of teaching and learning.
Kimberly Newman
Kimberly Newman
Director
Director
Kimberly Newman serves as the Director of Professional Learning, Employee Training, and Leadership Development. As director, she is responsible for leading the professional learning team in developing, implementing, and monitoring the impact of district initiatives for professional learning. These opportunities may include school and district training, leadership development for certificated and classified employees, teacher induction, mentoring, endorsements, and alternative preparation programs for teaching. Our top priority is supporting the professional learning needs of schools in order to impact student achievement.
Contact Information
Email:kimberly.newman@sccpss.com
Office: 912-395-5573
Theresa Lawton
Theresa Lawton
Administrative Secretary
Administrative Secretary
I am Theresa Lawton, Administrative Secretary for the Professional Learning and Talent Development Department. If you need to register for a course or need a course entered in PowerSchool TruNorth I can assist. If you need to request Professional Learning funds or just need to reserve a room, I will be happy to help you with that as well and much more.
Contact Information
Email: Theresa.lawton@sccpss.com
Office: 912-395-5573
Cheryl Morrison
Cheryl Morrison
Office Clerk
Office Clerk
My name is Cheryl A. Morrison; I am the Professional /TSLA Clerk for Professional Learning, Employee Training, and Leadership Development. In this role, I am the System Administrator for PowerSchool TrueNorth (PSTN); I create and approve courses, create and update profiles, generate reports, etc. I assist the Certified/Classified Specialist with Vector. I also assist the TSLA Coordinator with processing applications and record keeping. I’m also the proctor for the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. I also serve as the backup for the Administrative Secretary.
Contact Information
Email: cheryl.morrison@sccpss.com
Office Phone: 912-395-5573
Jamita Cobb, Ed.D.
Jamita Cobb, Ed.D.
Coordinator of Special Programs
Coordinator of Special Programs
Dr. Jamita L. Cobb serves as a Coordinator for Special Programs with the Department of Professional Learning and Talent Development. In this capacity, Dr. Cobb provides training on classroom management, instructional planning, engaging diverse learners, and classroom instructional support to teachers. In addition, she serves as the coordinator for site-based Professional Learning Liaisons who serve as site-based professional learning coordinators to provide resources and prescriptive professional learning opportunities to meet the ongoing needs of the staff.
Contact Information
Email: jamita.cobb@sccpss.com
Office Phone: 912-395-5573
Donnielle Davis
Donnielle Davis
Title II Coordinator
Title II Coordinator
I am Donnielle Davis, Title IIA Coordinator and Professional Learning Specialist for the Office of Professional Learning, Employee Training and Leadership Development. I assist and provide Title IIA support to many of our private and charter schools in the Savannah Chatham County area. I also manage our various Endorsement programs offered throughout the District.
Contact Information
Email: donnielle.davis@sccpss.com
Cell Phone: 912-429-3714
Office Phone: 912-395-5573 ext. 75718
Kimberly Foxx
Kimberly Foxx
Coordinator of Teach Savannah Learning Academy
Coordinator of Teach Savannah Learning Academy
My name is Kimberly Foxx, Coordinator of Teach Savannah Learning Academy, the SCCPSS GaTAPP program. It is my great honor to partner with our teacher candidates as they work toward their clear, renewable teaching certificates. In addition to working with teachers regarding their certification needs, I also provide group and individual professional learning and support for not only TSLA candidates but other SCCPSS faculty and staff members.
Contact Information
Email:kimberly.foxx@sccpss.com
Office Phone: 912-395-5573
Whitney Jones, Ed.S.
Whitney Jones, Ed.S.
Digital Platform Specialist
Digital Platform Specialist
My name is Whitney Jones, Digital Platform Specialist for the Professional Learning and Talent Development Department. I have been assigned the great role of assisting SCCPSS's international teachers, TSLA Candidates, district staff, and induction teachers. In this role, I will serve as the first line of help for professional development needs, instructional support, observation requests, instructional technology guidance, community resource provider, and more!
Contact information:
Email:whitney.jones@sccpss.com
Cell Phone: 912-856-7119
Office Phone: 912-395-5573 ext. 757128
Arshay King
Arshay King
Certified/Classified Specialist
Certified/Classified Specialist
My name is Ms. Arshay King, and I serve as the Certified/Classified Professional Learning Specialist for the Professional Learning Department. Your role as a classified staff employee is important to our district, and my role is to provide substantial professional development opportunities throughout the 2023-2024 school year. The training workshops are designed to assist you with best practices to ensure you receive quality instruction and professional development. They're also intended to improve your skills and abilities in carrying out your daily duties. SCCPSS is committed to providing continued training and support for those who serve our students, and I am here to support you in your professional growth.
Contact Information
Email: Arshay.king@sccpss.com
Office: (912) 395-1306
Cell: (912) 659-0713
Glennda Shealey-Griffiths
Glennda Shealey-Griffiths
Coordinator of Special Programs
Coordinator of Special Programs
My name is Glennda Shealey-Griffiths, Coordinator of Special Programs, Employee Training, and Onboarding for the SCCPSS Department of Professional Learning. My role includes coordinating the district induction program, THRIVE. I am available to assist schools in providing induction support to teachers at the school level as well as through professional learning and mentoring.
Contact Information
Email: glennda.shealey-griffiths@sccpss.com
Cell Phone: (912) 655-5844
Office Phone: (912) 395-5573 ext. 757069
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