Upper Valley Educators Institute

Congratulations to Lara Starr (TIP '13, MEd '25), a UVEI alum who will be joining our Principal Intern Program next year!

Troy Elementary School names new assistant principal - Newport Dispatch TROY — The North Country Supervisory Union has appointed Lara Starr as the next assistant principal of Troy Elementary School, effective July 1. Starr, a Newport Center resident, has more than 15 years of experience in local classrooms. She began her career as a substitute teacher at Jay Westfield...

On this Giving Tuesday, know that the support of UVEI donors helps to LOWER THE BARRIERS for aspiring teachers and school leaders, making it possible for them to enter the profession and advance their careers. Because of our size, we see every dollar’s impact immediately, and funding for one aspiring educator can support hundreds of children for years to come. Your generous support will help 38 aspiring educators and school leaders make a lasting impact on more than 1500 students this spring and every single year that follows. And your gift will continue to make a difference for students as long as those educators remain in the field. Donate today or any day at https://givebutter.com/UVEIscholarships

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! At UVEI, your gift will support current and aspiring teachers and school leaders who need financial support to answer the call to teach. Stay tuned for how to join in!

As light snow falls outside, the smell of coffee wafts across the warm classroom, and our principal cohort prepares to launch into their second seminar on curricular leadership, Adam Norwood brings some humor to the morning connector.

Friends and alumni! Are any of you attending the Rowland Foundation's annual conference on Thursday? Look for Elijah Hawkes at the UVEI table, and consider attending Elijah's afternoon workshop, "Beyond Community Service: Citizenship at the Heart of the Curriculum." Or comment hear if you're attending and we'll let Elijah know to look for you!

Annual Conference - The Rowland Foundation Annual Conference - The Rowland Foundation

Another Friday staff connector! For this one (courtesy of Adam) we made Mobius strips, discussed sides and dimensions, made some predictions, did some more cutting, and ended up with "paper spaghetti!"

Come visit our Lebfest booth between 11-3 today at Colburn Park in Lebanon!

UVEI is excited to host our second annual table at Lebfest this Saturday. We'll have "thank a teacher" postcard-writing supplies, treats for participants, and UVEI swag for alumni. If you're around Lebanon on Saturday, please stop by and say hello!

Today was the start of our Facilitation inquiry. Principal candidates, second year literacy candidates, and more came together for shared learning about teacher learning. Here are some moments and artifacts from the morning break!

Today's connector (UVEI meeting/seminar ritual) was for UVEI staff and it was a challenge: recreate a photo from the Nikon Wildlife Comedy 2024 Finalists. Two groups, two photos, and we are asking our social media followers to vote for the winner! Submit your vote in the comments and we'll announce the winner on Wednesday.