AISD welcomes more than 600 new teachers to induction academy

Aldine ISD welcomed more than 600 new educators to the district during its Reach 2 Teach New Teacher Induction Academy, held Aug. 11-12 at Davis High School.

The district’s newest teachers, who hail from Texas, California, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Utah and other states across the country and internationally, were welcomed to Aldine by Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg, who also provided them with an overview of the district.

“It’s great to have all of you here,” Dr. Bamberg said. “It’s always great to welcome new teachers to a great school district.”

During her presentation, Dr. Bamberg shared with the new teachers the demographic makeup of the district, explained the district’s vertical organization approach and discussed the state and federal accountability systems. She also introduced the new educators to INVEST, the district’s new teacher evaluation program.

“INVEST is about making you better teachers,” she said.

She also called on Board President Steve Mead, who shared with the audience the district’s core beliefs and commitments.

“We’re glad you chose Aldine as the place to do your teaching,” Mr. Mead said.

Before she closed, Dr. Bamberg encouraged the new teachers to ask plenty of questions of veteran educators in the district and to focus on a “good start” to the 2014-15 school year.

On Wednesday, the new teachers will move to their respective campuses for in-service workshops as they prepare for the first day of school, which will be Monday, Aug. 25.

The Reach 2 Teach New Teacher Induction Academy was organized by the district’s Human Resources Department.