Nancy Rindone-Doughney Senior Associate
I'm passionate about learning, facing the challenges put before me, and being creative. I think some of my best work results from those times I'm most challenged. When I make a mistake or get "stuck" on something, I have an opportunity to look for a creative alternative and I like that. I love working with people and being part of the change that results from our efforts together.
Recently I was working with a School Design Team. We were going to use the design process to give this group some practice in designing work. We followed the process and then we invited three students in to talk with us. We told them about what content they would be learning in this upcoming unit of work and asked them to help us think about the types of tasks or activities that would be most helpful and appealing to them and others in the class. While the students were at first shy and somewhat hesitant, with a little prodding they shared their ideas. I think they were shocked that we were asking their opinion. We learned so much from these kids, and what they brought to the table will certainly enhance the design. The teachers were so enthusiastic after hearing from the students. It was a wonderful experience and once again teaches us the importance of student voice.
NANCY RINDONE-DOUGHNEY comes to our staff from the Carroll Independent School District in Texas. Before moving to Texas, she held various teaching positions in Missouri high schools. She served for several years as the Coordinator of Staff Development and Research in Lee’s Summit R-7 School District in Missouri and in her most recent position as the Director of Professional and Curriculum Development in Carroll ISD. Nancy led district-wide professional development efforts, new teacher induction, and K-12 curriculum development. She is an accomplished designer of professional development activities for teachers as well as a highly skilled facilitator of collaborative discussions. Her orientation is one of service, cooperation, relationship building, and having high expectations for herself and those with whom she works. In 2004 she was named the Texas Staff Development Council’s “Texas Staff Developer of the Year.” In addition, Nancy has been an adjunct professor in Missouri, Kansas, and Texas, teaching in some of her main areas of expertise including courses on staff development, program planning and methods for secondary special education, action research, and assessment.
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