Dr. Linda Powers, a professional development specialist, passed away on November 18, 2018 in Perry, Oklahoma. Linda was unmatched in her professionalism, her dedication, and her compassion. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to know and love her. To honor our friend and colleague, John Scroggins collected the following remembrances and tributes. He shared these stories with family and friends as they came together in December to celebrate Linda’s life and accomplishments. "Linda Powers was truly a special person. She touched the lives of so many people and everyone who knew her, loved her. As a [...]

We are pleased to feature our first-ever Team of the Month edition of Educator Spotlight! Over the years, we have received several requests to nominate a team of teachers for the Educator Spotlight honor. Team is defined as a group of educators who work together daily to support learning, student success, and academic outcomes; who create a strong and supportive school community; and who demonstrate the Catapult Learning Core 4 Values of transparency, accountability, humility, and decisiveness. Announcing the Team of the Month  Educator Spotlight  honorees! Congratulations to our educators! St. Andrew Catapult Learning Team Bucks County, Pennsylvania Team Members: Jill Smith, Teacher Nicole [...]

Announcing the December 2017 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! Nora Patterson - Teacher - New London, CT Samantha Popel - Teacher - Norwalk, CT Nora Patterson - Special Education Teacher "Ms. Patterson’s classroom is comprised of grade 6-9 students with special education classifications that have historically impacted their ability to access general education curriculum. She puts [...]

Announcing the September 2017 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! Elizabeth Lewis - Dayton, OH Andrea Nunn - Teacher - Antioch, CA Andrea Nunn - Teacher "As a second-year teacher, Ms. Nunn has demonstrated both a passion for working with the students in her class and attention to detail in meeting and exceeding the expectations associated with her [...]

Announcing the May 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! Kimberly Badessa - Teacher - Hamilton, NJ Delores Evans - Teacher - Dayton, OH Cassandra Fajardo - Teacher - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Katarzyna Gielniewski - Teacher - Chicago, IL Brianna Grondin - Teacher - Scottsdale, AZ Kate Johnson - Teacher - Detroit, MI Kim Badessa - Teacher "Kim is always looking [...]

Announcing the April 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! Lisa Collum - Teacher - West Palm Beach, FL Stacie Daley - Academic Counselor - Chicago, IL Annie Glick - Teacher - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Christine Hartwich - Teacher - Hartford, CT Monica Hawkins - Teacher  - Dayton, OH Jo Ellyn Kelly - Teacher - Chicago, IL Tiffany Layton - Literacy First Consultant [...]

Announcing the March 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! Susan Couch - Teacher - Fort Worth, TX James Costello - PD Consultant - Los Angeles, CA Carol Foley - Teacher - Cooper City, FL Emily Garcia - Teacher - Providence, RI Pamelialisa Greer - Teacher - Detroit, MI Connie Miles - Teacher - Dayton, OH Shari Siegel - Teacher - Peoria, [...]

Announcing the February 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! Andrew Cruse - Teacher - Cincinnati, OH Janet Huff - Teacher - Cincinnati, OH Anthony Tolonen - Teacher - Cincinnati, OH LeeAnn Darnell - Teacher - Chicago, IL Matthew Healey - Teacher - New London, CT Son Kirst - Teacher - Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA Sabrina Ponder - Teacher [...]