SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Foundation Catholic Education Training Center proudly announces the successful start of its training center on September 2nd,2024 providing vital professional development for educators across Catholic schools on St. Maarten.
The center’s first session, titled Purpose of Catholic Education on St. Maarten, was led by respected educator Mrs. Carmen Bowers-Lake.
During her presentation, Mrs. Bowers-Lake provided a comprehensive overview of the principles that guide Catholic education and the history of Catholic Education on St. Maarten.
The week continued with the start of a nine-week course titled: Soualiga History facilitated by Ms. Marciella Henry.
This session will provide educators with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the island’s cultural heritage, encouraging teachers to integrate this knowledge into their classrooms.
These sessions are of most importance for the newly joined staff and as a refresher for senior teachers.
The Foundation Catholic Education Training Center has several more sessions planned aim to offer practical tools and innovative methods to enhance teaching practices in today’s evolving educational environment.
The planned sessions are AI in Education, Speech Development, Wellness on the work floor to name a few.
The Training Center was established with the primary purpose of offering continuous professional development for educators and support staff. By providing these sessions, the center aims to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to support holistic student development within Catholic schools.
For additional information you can contact Mrs. Gianne Wilson-de Weever- Coordinator of the SKOS training Center at Coordinatorskostrainingcenter@skos-sxm.org
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