Education professional Dr. Christine Johns serves as the superintendent of Utica Community Schools (UCS), based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Under the leadership of superintendent Dr. Christine Johns, a number of specialty programs available to the district’s secondary students have been recognized for their performance, including the Utica Academy for International Studies and the Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology (UCMST). The Utica Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology is a highly selective four-year program within Utica Community Schools. Students participating in the UCMST are academically talented and complete college-level science, math, and computer science coursework. Additionally, the UCMST Junior Internship Program, recognized by the state of Michigan’s Department of Education, allows high school juniors to experience careers in a professional setting. Past internships have included transplant surgery, cardiology and orthopedic research, engineering, emergency room medicine, and software development. Each student develops and presents a formal presentation about their internship at the beginning of their senior year.
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A graduate of Harvard University with both a master’s degree and a doctorate in educational administration, Dr. Christine Johns serves as the superintendent of Utica Community Schools (UCS) in Michigan. In an interview with eSpark Learning, Dr. Christine Johns shared her expertise in various areas of education. When eSpark asked Dr. Johns about her team’s decision to use eSpark Learning apps, she responded that the apps proved to be high-quality, standards-aligned learning tools for elementary students. Further, the apps helped UCS avoid what would have been a complex logistical challenge: having teachers purchase apps for 28,400 students across multiple schools and classrooms. UCS instead hired eSpark as a third-party curator and provider, which expedited the process of reaching each student with eSpark Learning apps on iPads. With these apps, teachers can differentiate learning and even form small groups to address students’ individual needs, such as vocabulary development and reading skills. With eSpark Leaning apps, UCS students engage in several classroom learning stations as they work to meet the goals of their individual learning plans. |
AuthorUnder her leadership, district academic and music programs continue to receive national recognition for innovation and promoting student success. Archives
May 2017
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