Greetings #ALRegion3 Educators,

Happy November! As I reflect on the things that I am thankful for, I must say I am thankful that I get to serve as your new AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center Director! To be quite honest, we must admit this year has been a little tough, but here's what I say to that... it’s so easy to get distracted and forget about all the wonderful things that you're thankful for, so this month, the AAMU/UAH RIC team would like to challenge you to participate in the #30DaysOfThankfulness challenge. Every day in the month of November, we challenge you to take the time to reflect on all of the reasons you are thankful and either:

1) Share them on social media.

2) Write them down in a gratitude journal.

3) Simply share your thoughts with a friend

As the AAMU/UAH RIC team reflected on all which we are thankful for, we decided that we are most thankful that we get to serve you! Without your hard work, tenacity, and commitment to K-12 education where would our students be?!?! Thank you so much for all that you do! Wishing you peace, wellness, and continuous growth!

Happy Reflecting,

Dr. Kisha Tolbert Simmons, NBCT

Director, AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center

Personal Twitter: @KTSimmonsPhDMom

Hashtag: #AAMUUAHRICWorks

The Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University/University of Alabama at Huntsville Inservice Center (AAMU/UAH RIC) is located on the beautiful campus of the historical Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University. The AAMU/UAH RIC partners with administrators, teachers, instructional/content specific coaches, counselors and media specialists in 12 school districts, across 4 counties in ALSDE’s region 3---- Albertville City Schools, Arab City Schools, Boaz City Schools, DeKalb County Schools, Fort Payne City Schools, Guntersville City Schools, Huntsville City Schools, Jackson County Schools, Madison City Schools, Madison County Schools, Marshall County Schools, and Scottsboro City Schools--- to offer high-quality professional learning experiences to support educator growth.

Mr. Jason Hass, Principal, Scottsboro City Schools-- Governing Board President

Ms. Betty McIntire, Teacher, Jackson Co. Schools--- Governing Board Secretary

Dr. Kisha Tolbert Simmons, Director, AAMU/UAH RIC-- Governing Board Executive Secretary

Mr. Travis Cummings, School Board Member, Madison City Schools

Ms. Catina Hamilton, Instructional Coach, Boaz City Schools

Dr. Johanna Massey, Professor, AAMU

Ms. Tameka McGill, Teacher, Huntsville City Schools

Ms. Jennifer Taylor, District Administrator, Madison Co. Schools

Ms. Kimberly Tucker, Teacher, Arab City Schools

Ms. Porshe Chapman, Teacher, Huntsville City Schools

Ms. Shundra Morris, AMSTI-UAH STEM Specialist

Ms. Rachel Gibbs, Teacher, Madison City Schools

Ms. Jodi Jacobs, District Administrator, DeKalb County Schools

Special Shoutout to our Fall 2020 Governing Board Mtg. visitors:

Dr. Melissa Shields, OSI ALSDE

Ms. Ann Iott, AMSTI-UAH Asst. Director

Ms. Judy Warmath, ARI Literacy Leadership Specialist

Ms. Lora Snell, ARI Literacy Leadership Specialist

Ms. Jackie Rogers, AAMU/UAH RIC Admin Asst.

Ms. Aundria Campbell, AAMU/UAH TiM Specialist

Mr. Glen Fox, AAMU/UAH ASIM Biology Specialist

Contact me!

Ms. Jacqueline "Jackie" Rogers, AAMU/UAH RIC Admin Assistant

Email: jacqueline.rogers@aamu.edu

Office: (256)372-5771

Use hashtag: #AAMUUAHRICWorks

Specifically, I provide

• logistical support by delivering labs and lab equipment to teachers, as requested
• instructional lab support (implementation and setup)
• modeling lessons
• coaching for growth and effectiveness
• and leading professional learning through lab training sessions both during the school year and summer training sessions.

Contact me!

Mr. Glen Fox, AAMU/UAH RIC ASIM Biology Specialist

Email: gfoxasimbiology@gmail.com or glen.fox@aamu.edu

Work Cell: (256)924-8203

Follow me on Twitter: @ASIM_BIO_AAMU

Use the hashtags: #AAMUUAHBiologyWorks and #AAMUUAHRICWorks

ASIM lab M17OsmPlas - Osmosis and Plasmolysis in Onion Cells

In this lab, students will observe how purple pigmented cells visibly respond to the changes in the salt concentration of three different solutions. Sodium molecules are too large to pass through the cell membrane so the water moves in and out of the cell to help maintain the proper osmotic balance. Students will answer the following essential questions.

Essential Questions

1. What happens to plant cells placed in salt solutions with different concentrations?
2. How are those changes regulated by cell organelles?

*Courtesy of Mrs. Fox's Biology Class, DeKalb County Schools-- Sylvania High School

The 2021 Alabama Science Teachers Association Conference will feature four strands:

• Tech Tools
• Socially Distant Science (how to teach science with no shared materials or labs)
• Virtual Instruction.

Learn More & Register here!

Hi, I am Aundria Campbell, the Alabama Technology in Motion Specialist (ATiM or TiM) for the AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center. In this role, I am responsible for partnering with #ALRegion3 school districts to provide professional high-quality professional learning experiences for teachers and leaders in the area of K-12 technology integration. I am passionate about conducting professional learning experiences that are engaging and leads to innovative outcomes! As a former classroom teacher and district technology integration specialist, I understand the importance of continuous, practical professional learning experiences that cultivate lifelong teaching, leading, and learning!

PL Sessions Currently Offered via Zoom: GAFE(Google Apps for Educators), Student Feedback, Graphic Design Tools, Digital Citizenship, Gamification, Schoology & so much more! Register in PowerSchool

Interested in a session that is not listed??? No problem, reach out and let me help co-design the session that's right for you!

Contact me!

Mrs. Aundria Campbell, AAMU/UAH RIC TiM Specialist

Email: techyteacher3@gmail.com or aundria.campbell@aamu.edu

Work Cell: 256-929-9009 *call or text

Office: (256) 372-4426

Twitter: @mrscamptech

Hashtag to Follow: #AAMUUAHTiMWorks and #AAMUUAHRICWorks

Stay Connected via...

Twitter: @AAMU_UAHRIC

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aamuinservice

Use Hashtag: #AAMUUAHRICWorks

Through the Scholastic Awards, teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) from public, private, or home schools can apply in 29 categories of art and writing for their chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited and published.

The submission portal is open September 1 - December 12, 2020

Here is a full list of category descriptions click the link below:

Guidelines here

Enter competition here

For more information on the Alabama Regional Awards, you may contact Dr. Robin Bynum at 334-670-5978.

The AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center is proud to partner with and advocate for educators currently pursuing NBCT status or interested in pursuing NBCT status. For more information about NBCT mentoring support and opportunities offered through the AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center, please complete the Region 3 NBCT interest form and someone from our team will be reaching out to you soon!

#ALRegion3NBCTs

Meet the #ALRegion3 ARI Team

Judy Warmath

Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS)

judy.warmath@ALSDE.edu

Supporting K-3 Principals & District Leaders in Huntsville City & Dekalb County

Lora Snell

Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist (RLLS)

lora.snell@ALSDE.edu

Supporting K-3 Principals & District Leaders in Madison Co, Jackson Co., Marshall Co., & Fort Payne

Wendy Burns

Regional Literacy Specialist (RLS)

wburns@ALSDE.edu

Supporting K-3 Local Reading Specialists in Huntsville City, Madison City, & Madison Co.

Wendy Clay

Regional Literacy Specialist (RLS)

wendy.clay@ALSDE.edu

Supporting K-3 Local Reading Specialists in Marshall Co. & Fort Payne

Regina Jones

Regional Literacy Specialist (RLS)

regina.jones@alsde.edu

Supporting K-3 Local Reading Specialists in Jackson Co. & Dekalb Co.

Robin Stutts

Regional EL Specialist

rstutts@alsde.edu

Supporting all districts in Regions 1, 2, & 3

Denise Perkins

*ALSDE ARI State Staff

dperkins@alsde.edu

Supporting Regions 3 & 6

The UAH Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) regional site serves K-12 educators across North Alabama with training, support, and materials to improve effective mathematics, science, and technology (STEM) teaching practices and learning. We are committed to equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to empower our students' success in the future.

Our mission as the UAH Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) regional site is to improve math and science teaching practices in the fifteen school systems we serve for the purpose of equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or postsecondary studies.

Our goal is to provide high-quality professional learning, on-going embedded support, and hands-on materials to K-12 teachers of STEM subjects, including mathematics, science, digital literacy and computer science.

Meet the AMSTI-UAH Team

Looking for quality STEM resources? Check out AMSTI-UAH's awesome resources' website.

Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is a collegiate university that balances the personal attention of a small traditional land-grant college with the academic vitality and broad opportunities of a research university. AAMU has a diverse faculty and student body, state-of-the-art facilities, and top-notch resources, programs, and services.

Earn Your Graduate Degree at AAMU!

Check out the AAMU's graduate degree programs here

AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center

Director: Dr. Kisha Tolbert Simmons, NBCT

Admin Assistant: Ms. Jacqueline "Jackie" Rogers

ASIM Biology Specialist: Mr. Glen Fox

ATiM Instructional Tech Specialist: Mrs. Aundria Campbell

Email: jacqueline.rogers@aamu.edu
Website: https://www.aamu.edu/academics/colleges/education-humanities-behavioral-sciences/research-outreach-centers/regional-inservice-center/index.html
Location: 4900 Meridian Street North, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 256-372-5771
Facebook: facebook.com/aamuinservice
Twitter: @AAMUUAH_RIC