Governor’s Weekly Message: Identifying Top Educators to Strengthen Our Schools
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2013
Governor Markell shares efforts underway in Delaware to support and recruit top educators and promotes a new online resource to make it easier for top students to apply for Delaware education jobs.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Identifying Top Educators to Strengthen Our Schools
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2013
Our students deserve great teachers. Educators like Delaware Teacher of the Year Jon Sell from Sussex Tech, who helps his peers become even better teachers. And Brandywine Springs elementary social studies instructor Jill Szymanski, who was recently named National History Teacher of the Year for creating lessons like her year-long “Civil War Museum” project, which brings the past to life while developing students’ reading skills.
Delaware Launches Statewide Teacher Recruitment Effort
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013
The state is leading a new effort to recruit top educators to teach in Delaware schools. The campaign, “Join Delaware Schools,” aims to attract the caliber of teachers necessary to realize the state’s vision of a world-class education system for all students.
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve celebrates 20th anniversary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, September 28, 2013
In celebration of the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve’s 20th anniversary, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Delaware Coastal Programs Administrator Sarah W. Cooksey welcomed environmental partners and guests to the Arts in the Estuary event at the St. Jones Reserve. Today’s event showcased the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) and the federal/state partnership in advancing Delaware’s coastal and estuarine conservation, research and education.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Working Hard to Grow Our Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 27, 2013
(Wilmington, DE) In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the progress being made to grow the State’s economy and promotes the town hall events being held throughout the state. “We must continue to reduce the costs of doing business, improve our transportation systems and make government more efficient,” said Governor Markell. “By positioning the First State […]
