Building Blocks

April is School Library Month, and your proud Superintendent couldn't let this month go by without interviewing a couple of Pearland ISD librarians. Jamison Middle School Librarian Deborah McComb and Turner College and Career High School Librarian Kimberly Herrington fill us in on a day in the life of a librarian. From the lessons they teach to the author visits they host, they explain that the library isn't so quiet anymore.

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The Pearland ISD Job Fair is coming up quickly, and the one question Human Resources receives a lot of during this time is, 'How do I become a certified teacher?' Mr. Berger sits down with Pearland ISD Human Resources Director, Shayla McGrew, and Certification Specialist, Araceli Sarabia, to find out the education and certification requirements for teachers. They also delve into the support a new teacher receives with academic and classroom management. If you are wanting to turn your passion for students into a profession of teaching, listen to this episode of Building Blocks.

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In this episode of Building Blocks, your Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger, sits down with Operations Custodial Supervisor Francisco Cerros and Human Resource Services Support Services Specialist Nancy Atilano to discuss the Operations Department.

From late-night cleanups to handling unexpected messes with a smile, these individuals play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff alike. Discover how Pearland ISD custodians are leading the way in maintaining a healthy learning environment and how you can join the team too!

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To learn more about our operations department, visit: https://www.pearlandisd.org/departments/maintenance-operations/operations-department

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In this episode of Building Blocks, your Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger, sits down with Dr. Charles Allen, the Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction. They discuss the purpose of a Curriculum and Instruction Audit and why this analysis is beneficial for examining instructional strategies, methods, and resources used to support student learning and achievement. Parents, teachers, administrators, and staff, listen to how you can be part of the process!

To learn more about the Curriculum and Instruction Audit, visit: https://www.pearlandisd.org/departments/curriculum-instruction/ci.

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Pearland ISD's 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year, Kyla Mora, sits down with Mr. Berger and gives him the scoop on The Crossing Newspaper at Turner College & Career High School. Mora is the epitome of how teachers are Building Pearland Proud. Listen to her highlight this student-led paper and feel her enthusiasm through the speakers.

If you are interested in advertising in The Crossing, you can contact Kyla Mora at [email protected].

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Judge Roy Castillo from Precinct 3 and Susan Holloway, Pearland ISD's Director of Student Outreach & Attendance, join your Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger, for another episode of Building Blocks. Judge Castillo and Ms. Holloway dive into definitions and laws regarding absenteeism and truancy, as well as sharing how Pearland ISD's Outreach Program is tackling truancy to get students back in school.

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If you've been wondering what the Pearland ISD Education Foundation is all about, tune into this episode. Mr. Berger takes a seat next to Foundation Director Reesha Brown and Foundation President Tony Carbone to get the skinny on the gala, grants, and goals aimed at innovating Pearland ISD education.

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It's CTE Month, and our Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger, joins power couple Hunter and Rhonda Morgan at the table. The Morgans, who are Career & Technical Education teachers at Turner College & Career High School, share the history of CTE, highlight the benefits of taking a CTE course, and discuss how they empower students to 'Build Pearland Proud'.

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Our Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger, is celebrating Love the Bus Month by sitting down with Director of Transportation, Keith Kaup. Grab a seat and listen to Mr. Kaup as he gives us insight on the operations of the bus barn and how the yellow bus provides safety and ease to all our students. 

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Our Proud Superintendent, Larry Berger, sits down with Pearland ISD's Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Dr. Lisa Nixon. Dr. Nixon gives us the 4-1-1 on Intra-District and Inter-District transfers.  This  episode will help you understand all the eligibility requirements, the application process and when the transfer portal opens. 

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