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SHERIDAN, WYO Sheridan County School District No. 2 announces new leaders to take the reigns at Sheridan High School and Sheridan Junior High School beginning July 1.
Sheridan High School
The district has selected Michael Carnes as Sheridan High School’s next principal. Since 2013, Carnes has served as principal at Middletown Area High School in Middletown, Pennsylvania, where he led a campus of 650 students and approximately 100 staff members.
Among his many accomplishments is working with administrators to improve curricular offerings in Middletown, such as increasing the number of AP and Accelerated courses and tailoring staff development based on individual teacher needs.
This week:
I point you toward further resources for improving syllabi.
I pass along an interesting Twitter thread on students’ learning-related fears about returning to the classroom.
A Welcoming Syllabus
A couple of weeks ago,
I wrote about new research showing that writing a syllabus in a warm tone could encourage students to ask for help, and asked readers how they have made their syllabi inviting.
I received a number of interesting responses. One common theme: The words used on the syllabus definitely matter, but so does the visual presentation.
Liz Norell, an associate professor of political science at Chattanooga State Community College, summed up her approach by writing, “I’ve worked really hard to adapt my syllabus into a document that’s readable, user-friendly, and supportive.”
Some churches in Oregon occasionally get a two-for-one deal.
Thatâs what the Revs. Wes and Carol Sedlacek of Lebanon have told Episcopal congregations when they come to fill in for the regular priest on the occasional Sunday morning.
Japan Records Earliest Cherry Blossom Bloom in 1,200 Years. In Kyoto, this yearâs sakura bloom took place on March 26 and in Tokyo on March 22, the second-earliest date on record. The peak bloom dates vary from year to year, but scientists warn that earlier blooms are a sign of the larger climate crisis. As global temperatures warm, the last spring frosts .., Dr. Lewis Ziska, via CNN. . are occurring earlier and flowering is occurring sooner, Dr. Lewis Ziska, via CNN. Experts also say warmer temperatures could lead to a large-scale destabilization of natural systems. Lots of other plants are experiencing changes .., Chinese University of Hong Kong s Amos Tai, via CNN. . and may have even stronger influence on the stability of their ecosystems
Crowley’s Trish Skoglund to Lead Enhanced Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy Team
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Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Trish Skoglund as corporate director of mergers and acquisitions, guiding strategic investments that create sustainable growth and accelerate the company’s competitive advantages.
Trish Skoglund
She is a team player whose deep business knowledge will help Crowley reach its goals for growth through sustainable mergers and acquisitions that best position our company for the future, and align with our partners and our customers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB) April 06, 2021 Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Trish Skoglund as corporate director of mergers and acquisitions, guiding strategic investments that create sustainable growth and accelerate the company’s competitive advantages.
Crowley Maritime appoints Trish Skoglund
Trish Skoglund will guide mergers and acquisitions for Crowley s Corporate Strategy team.
In her newly created role, Skoglund will contribute to all aspects of strategic acquisitions, and she will collaborate with Crowley’s business units to identify growth opportunities that best maximize the company’s diverse capabilities and offerings. Skoglund will lead a team that builds and manages relationships with prospective acquisition partners to sustain a merger and acquisition pipeline for Crowley. Skoglund, who is based in Jacksonville, Fla., will report to Deepak Arora, vice president, Corporate Strategy.
“Trish Skoglund is a proven leader with demonstrated abilities to provide strategic planning and analysis throughout the project cycle. She is a team player whose deep business knowledge will help Crowley reach its goals for growth through sustainable mergers and acquisitions that best position our company for the future, and al