Interns & Apprentices within the Gilmer Schools Charter System “Growing Our Own”

Group Photo (Left to Right)

Front row; Halee Stone, Andrea Pantoja, Alexa Stone, Samantha Buntin, Elizabeth Stillwell, Allison Strickler, McKayla Chambers, Marli Cody, Jenny McCurdy, Amber Hancock and Kameron Stone. Back row: Rachel Bowen, Alexa Edens, Austin Daman, Chase Stone, Sierra Berry, Emily Beller, Maggie Parks, Mallory Kiser and Avery Bertanilli.

Not pictured are Erica Sharp, Brittani Ballew, Samantha Barrios, Drayton Bennett, Taylor Boling, Haleigh Crump (Mountain Academy), Marie Goswick, Faith Ralston and Katie Wells.

Gilmer Charter Schools are ‘growing our own’. Growing our own young talent to fill future positions within our system. Through rigorous academic classes and Teaching as a Profession, Business, Music, Spanish and other pathways students are learning curriculum and witnessing first-hand the demands of these professions through WBL internships and apprenticeships. The Teaching as a Profession pathway curriculum is designed for future teachers. Upon the completion of the two courses, an internship within a classroom and the passage of the ‘end of pathway’ assessment students may earn college credit and a paid apprenticeship within the school system.

Many students will successfully complete the “Teaching as a Profession” pathway requirements this school year. Senior Brittany Ballew completed the pathway fulfilling all requirements to earn college credit last year and is eligible for a paid apprenticeship this school year (see photo). Many types of WBL Internships and Apprenticeships are in place throughout the school system. We thank the leadership of our system for being visionaries.

 

Brittani Ballew apprenticing with Jennifer Keener at EES.

Andrea Pantoja with Mrs. Mary Hensley at EPS.

Migrant Tutor McKayla Chambers.

Allison Strickler apprenticing with Torri Hensley in Pre-K.

Haleigh Crump at Mountain Academy for Kids daycare.

Erica Sharp with Mrs. Kathy Cobb at EPS.

**Parents & students may inquire about participating the 2018-2019 school year. The application process will begin in February. This is the only time of year to apply. See Janet Davis 706 276-5090 with questions.**