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Show Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - April 17, 1998 Former resident seeks national certification ! Editor's note.. The following article is a reprint from the U.E.A. Action newspaper and will be of interest to many as well as former residents. Ann Quigley is well known in the Tintic area, having lived here for many years. She is a Hunter High School art teacher, and is the only Utah teacher engaged in the rigorous process of obtaining National Board Certification this year. Nationally, there are 2,348 candidates who will be working on their portfolios this year. This article focuses on Ann or "Bannie" as some of us knew her in her younger days. Eu-reka- ns Hunter High School's Ann Ouiglev Granite art teacher seeks tional Board Certification: Na- The first thing you notice when you walk into Ann Quig ley's classroom are the magnifi- cent student drawings that fill up one entire wall. They are, in fact, the only remaining evidence of a talented generation of artists who have long since graduated from Quigleys art program at Hunter High School in West Valley City. As Quigley points to one of her favorite pieces, a drawing called "Trail of Tears," she recalls how artist Jeremy Mellen captured the award for "best drawing" at the schools annual art show. Tragically, Mellen later died in a car accident in Parley's Canyon. He would have been 19 years old. Quigley takes pride in the fact that, as an educator, she was able to reach Mellen.. to help him cultivate his talent. Reaching Students Reaching students is impor- tant to Quigley, and that is why she is actively engaged in the rigorous process of obtaining National Board Certification. She is also the first Utah educa- Arbor Day set for April 24 here everyday lives, increase property values, and provide us with sanctuary from the stresses of modem civilization. Arbor Day is different from tor to participate in the program. all other holidays. It does not celebrate past events, but looks for to future generations. Candidates applying National Board Certification assessment- -a J. Sterling Morton was discomplete a two-pa- rt six of tressed that Nebraskas forest consisting portfolio entries and four assessment lands were rapidly disappearing. center exercises. The portfolio To counteract the trend, J. Sterentries are based on standards ling Morton declared April 10, set by the National Board for 1982 the first Arbor Day in Professional Teaching Standards Nebraska City, Nebraska. Mor(NBPTS). They are designed to tons objective was to trigger an reflect activities that teachers enthusiasm for trees and to reengage in naturally during their spread trees throughout the work day. The fee to engage in United States. the certification process is Utahs official Arbor Day $2,000. will be April 24, this year. ProBecause Arbor Day is set by An Amazing Piece of fessional Development proclamation, cities and towns teachmay choose a different day to Quigley.. who has been ing pottery, drawing and stage observe the holiday. This holiday commemorates design at Hunter High School for the past seven years, .became trees and the benefits they prointerested in the program follow- vide. These benefits include, ing some encouragement from oxygen, cleaning the air by her sister. After reading the filtering out pollutants, buffering standards and examining the rainfall, and providing shade and materials, Quigley beauty. Their roots stabilize soil portfolio decided to move forward with so it doesnt wash away. Tree what she now calls "an amazing planting have in many cases piece of professional develop- reduced vandalism and other ment." As she prepares her six art portfolio entries, Quigley will be forced to look critically at her teaching techniques, and how die deals with students and the community. She will document her work through photographs, videotapes and reports. Each day, she will reflect on the teaching she has done. "You are always tying this, portfolio back into the (national) standards," Quigley said. Specific standards have been written for each discipline that is being addressed. "Throughout the portfolio, you have to show that your teaching demonstrates that you are using the standards," she said. Quigley is also getting help from her colleagues at the high school. From a principal who let her visit Minneapolis to check out the program, to English teachers offering to help with editing, "there are many people who have been very supportive," she said. Asked why she is willing to be involved in such a demanding program, Quigley said, "Its the most amazing piece of professional development you can get. I have changed so much in just the process of gathering evidence. It puts you into your own discipline." She said art is a difficult area to deal with because "it's so subjective," and, she added, "I've had to establish a way to determine what is good art and what is not." The certification program "is so focused," Quigley said. "Its like taking a blurry slide on the wall and focusing it." Pushing Teachers Higher Standard To A Asked why other educators should consider certification, Quigley said the professional development opportunities "will make you a better teacher," and, "because it pushes teachers to a higher standard." "I need to learn how to be a better teacher," she said. "If I'm a better teacher... Ill be able to give the students more." problems. Well-establish- Health notes A new prescription drug is now available to treat male pattern baldness. Called propecia, the drug has been shown to promote hair growth on the top of the head and in the front midscalp areas. The manufacturer says Propecia actually increases the number of scalp hairs, although most men will not be able to regain all the hair theyve already lost. Propecia is not approved for women because it can cause birth defects; in fact, women should not even handle a crushed or broken tablet of they are pregnant or could potentially become pregnant. If a patient stops taking the drug, he will likely lose most of the new growth within a year. Old World Monkeys-tho- se found in Africa and Asia-ha- ve 32 teeth, as do human beings. New World Monkeys of Central and South America have 36 teeth. trees ed images community improve making them places where people like to live and businesses The truth is found when men thrive. Trees also provide a home for wildlife, provide us are free to pursue it. with products we use in our -- Franklin D. Roosevelt DBflaiIk (Cflnimtt With special guest Tract Adkins and The Einlep In concsrt Frlday,May 1st, 7:30 PM nMMjOIl iaie NOW! 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