Thursday, December 27, 2018
Utilizing the Danielson's Framework in the New York Educational System
Kieran Stack served as an assistant principal in the New York educational system for more than two decades. During his tenure, Kieran Stack managed administrative activities for students and staff, including teacher training and classroom facilitation strategies. For the Brewster Central School District, he utilized the Danielson’s Framework for Teaching in accordance with the district's Strategic Coherence Plan.
Charlotte Danielson developed the Danielson’s Framework to increase clear and meaningful discourse about teaching best practices. The United States educational system uses her definition of teaching, Framework for Teaching, more widely than any other definition.
Kieran Stack observed and evaluated teachers in his role as assistant principal, using the Danielson's Framework to identify their most vital responsibilities in improving student performance. Although Danielson outlines twenty-two such responsibilities, the majority of Stack's work centered on four: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. By focusing on these core components of instruction, he was able to maintain high educational standards despite the innate complexities of the classroom environment.
Monday, December 10, 2018
A Look at New York State's Top Golf Courses
Between 1998 and 2018, Kieran Stack functioned as assistant principal for the Brewster Central School District in Brewster, New York. His responsibilities in this role involved managing 120 staff and faculty personnel, as well as 1,200 students. Beyond his work in education, Kieran Stack enjoys staying active by cycling and playing golf.
According to Golf Digest, the No. 1 golf course in the state of New York for the 2017-2018 golf season can be found at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton. Retaining its rank from the prior season, Shinnecock Hills is widely recognized as one of the first links ever developed in the United States. Willie Davis oversaw the course's initial design and construction in 1892, while restoration and renovations have been completed as recently as 2012. As a reflection of the course’s championship grade design, Shinnecock Hills was selected to host both the 2018 and 2026 US Open events. The course ranked No. 4 in the United States for 2017-2018, having ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation in recent years.
Shinnecock Hills was followed by Southampton’s National Golf Links of America (No. 8 in the US), Winged Foot Golf Club West in Mamaroneck (No. 10), and the course at Fishers Island Club (No. 11). Overall, 12 New York courses were ranked among America’s top 100 courses.
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