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Building a Culture for Student-Centered Change
Join us as a high school Principal and Central Office Leader from West York Area School District detail their journey toward student-centered learning. They share how they built a foundation of trust, used backward design (UbD) to refine assessments, and established bi-weekly Data Teams to focus intensely on instructional change. Discover the actionable strategies they deployed to empower students to take genuine ownership of their learning.
Guest Info:
Carrie Jones started her educational career in 2001 and joined West York Area School District in 2006 as a High School Biology Teacher. After teaching for 15 years, she became High School Dean of Students and then High School Assistant Principal prior to taking the helm as High School Principal in 2018. Carrie obtained her Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Pennsylvania Western University in 2023. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education from McDaniel College, a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education - Biology from York College of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gettysburg College. Carrie strives to ensure her students feel valued and loved while they are in the care of West York High School. She and her colleagues work tirelessly to prepare and inspire their students to pursue their purpose beyond graduation so they can be successful in both life and the workforce. This is only possible because Carrie profoundly believes in and empowers her exceptional teachers; they are the heart of the mission, consistently going the extra mile to connect with, challenge, and champion every student.
Melissa Appnel is the Director of K-12 Education and Assessment in the West York Area School District. After earning her undergraduate degree from York College, she obtained her Masters in Educational Leadership from Temple University, and her Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility from Shippensburg University. In her 23 years in the West York Area School District, she has served as a 5th grade teacher, technology coach, elementary principal, and now a central office leader. Melissa has centered her instructional work around enriching the student experience for all through focused professional development opportunities and educator collaboration.
Resources:
McTighe and Associates
Understanding by Design Framework
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By Abbey HathawayJoin us as a high school Principal and Central Office Leader from West York Area School District detail their journey toward student-centered learning. They share how they built a foundation of trust, used backward design (UbD) to refine assessments, and established bi-weekly Data Teams to focus intensely on instructional change. Discover the actionable strategies they deployed to empower students to take genuine ownership of their learning.
Guest Info:
Carrie Jones started her educational career in 2001 and joined West York Area School District in 2006 as a High School Biology Teacher. After teaching for 15 years, she became High School Dean of Students and then High School Assistant Principal prior to taking the helm as High School Principal in 2018. Carrie obtained her Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Pennsylvania Western University in 2023. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education from McDaniel College, a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education - Biology from York College of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Gettysburg College. Carrie strives to ensure her students feel valued and loved while they are in the care of West York High School. She and her colleagues work tirelessly to prepare and inspire their students to pursue their purpose beyond graduation so they can be successful in both life and the workforce. This is only possible because Carrie profoundly believes in and empowers her exceptional teachers; they are the heart of the mission, consistently going the extra mile to connect with, challenge, and champion every student.
Melissa Appnel is the Director of K-12 Education and Assessment in the West York Area School District. After earning her undergraduate degree from York College, she obtained her Masters in Educational Leadership from Temple University, and her Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility from Shippensburg University. In her 23 years in the West York Area School District, she has served as a 5th grade teacher, technology coach, elementary principal, and now a central office leader. Melissa has centered her instructional work around enriching the student experience for all through focused professional development opportunities and educator collaboration.
Resources:
McTighe and Associates
Understanding by Design Framework