The Mariemont High School Anatomy & Physiology class visited the Summit Woods campus of Beacon Orthopaedics for a unique learning experience.
Dr. Glen McClung II and the medical staff from Beacon Orthopaedics allowed the students to participate in dissections in their cadaver lab. The students practiced arthroscopic knee surgery and witnessed dissections of the anterior and posterior leg. The class also watched in a surgical viewing room as another physician repaired a patient’s rotator cuff.
The facility has hosted about 15 schools this academic year, mostly university students. The program Beacon Orthopaedics provides for area high school students is unique in the nation. It was wonderful opportunity for all students, especially those entering the health and medical fields to gain experience as they enter college.
Student feedback:
“It was really beneficial to see anatomical structures first-hand rather than in a textbook.”
“The surgeon worked amazingly fast while still being precise in his work.”
“It was helpful to learn about all the health and medical careers that are available.”
Student participants in the lab were: Ally Croll, Cate Donahue, Emma Griffith, Leah Grant, Ariel Harvat, Audrey Helmrich, Emma Lindsey, Stefanie Osborn, Jim Perry, Lindsey Siegfried, Daniel Stalzer and Samantha Telgkamp.
Terrace Park Elementary Principal to Receive Educator Award
(April 25, 2014) – The Hamilton County Education Foundation will honor Linda Lee, principal of Terrace Park Elementary, with the 2014 “Celebrate Excellence” Educator Award.
The “Celebrate Excellence” Committee of the Hamilton County Education Foundation recognizes and honors excellent educators within the public schools of Hamilton County on an annual basis.
“As the principal of Terrace Park Elementary in the Mariemont City School District, Linda is a leader and role model for students, staff, administrative colleagues and parents alike,” said Steven Estepp, superintendent of Mariemont City Schools. “She has a strong understanding of teaching and learning and holds high expectations for her staff and students to continually improve. Ms. Lee builds strong relationships; her staff likes and respects her; her students look to her for guidance and support; and her colleagues listen carefully when she speaks. It is impressive to see the trust and reverence the parents and residents in the school community have for Linda Lee.”
Linda Lee became a member of the Mariemont City School District administrative team in 2004 as principal of Terrace Park Elementary. Her prior administrative experience includes serving as a principal at Shawnee Elementary, an assistant principal at Glen Este Middle School and a special education supervisor for West Clermont Local Schools. In addition to her responsibilities as principal at Terrace Park Elementary, Mrs. Lee’s district duties include serving as a member of the district Technology Advisory Team, coordinator of DIBELS reading evaluations and special education case manager. She also oversees the district’s elementary visiting author committee.
Ms. Lee and the other award recipients will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on May 16, 2014 at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Mariemont City Schools to Appoint New Mariemont Junior High School Principal
(April 24, 2014) – Molly Connaughton will be recommended to the Mariemont Board of Education as the new principal of Mariemont Junior High School. Ms. Connaughton has nine years of experience in various roles at the middle school level, serving as dean of curriculum, instruction and assessment at Princeton Middle School; English teacher at Hopewell Junior High School; and English teacher at Horizon Science Academy. She is currently assistant principal at Loveland High School, where she has served for two years.
“Ms. Connaughton’s knowledge of instruction and passion for middle-level education were immediately apparent, and I believe she will be a exceptional addition to the leadership team,” said Steven Estepp, superintendent of Mariemont City Schools. “She possesses a strength, grace and forward-thinking approach that I believe will resonant with our students, staff and parents at Mariemont Junior High School. She also has a proven track of high expectations for both students and staff, as well as a strong belief in accountability at all levels.”
During Ms. Connaughton’s 11 years in public education, Ms. Connaughton has created and co-taught classes, coordinated and led leadership teams, evaluated teachers with an emphasis on reflection and collaboration, and organized professional development focusing on data, differentiation, technology, collaboration and special education.
Ms. Connaughton graduated with a Bachelor in Middle School Childhood Education and a Master of Education Administration from John Carroll University. She also received her Principal Licensure and Superintendent Licensure from Xavier University. Ms. Connaughton possesses teaching endorsements in the following areas: Reading, Middle Childhood Generalist and Teaching English as a Second or Other Language.
“I hold a strong commitment to family, school and community and believe that the success of each individual student relies on a resilient relationship between all of these,” said Ms. Connaughton. “I am thrilled to join a community and school system that embodies such proven excellence, and I look forward to collaborating with staff, parents, students and district leadership to continue the proud tradition of Mariemont City Schools through a forward-thinking, student-centered educational experience.”
All district parents, students and staff members are welcome to meet and greet Ms. Molly Connaughton at the May 22 Mariemont Board of Education meeting, which will start at 7pm in the Mariemont Elementary School cafeteria. Ms. Connaughton will officially begin working for the district effective August 1, 2014.