ACPS Alumna Credits Destination Imagination (and Jim Asher!) for Her Success

DI LogoKate Bishop, ACPS alumna and current PhD student in Anthropology at the University of California, has received the National Geographic Young Explorers Grant, a prestigious grant designed to support our world’s most promising explorers. In an article posted earlier this month by Destination Imagination (DI), Kate took the opportunity to attribute who she is as a person and an archaeologist to her DI experience. She specifically thanked our own Burley Middle School principal, Jim Asher, for being a fabulous DI team manager and “the world’s most patient, supportive man.” Kate went on to say, “As a child, I had no idea the impact Destination Imagination was having on my life. Today, I can’t imagine where I would be without it.” Read the DI blog post »

Library of Congress Offers Teacher Resources

Library of CongressTeachers: Senator Mark Warner wants to bring to your attention an important resource that is currently available to all teachers across Virginia. As you may know, the Library of Congress, located in Washington, D.C., is accessible worldwide through its website and offers an amazing array of educational resources for teachers and students. Continue reading