Alan Haskvitz

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Alan Paul Haskvitz is a teacher and author(7 September 1942 ).[1]. He has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame and was named as a "Hero in Education" by Reader's Digest. He currently teaches eighth grade history at Suzanne Middle School in Walnut, California. He teaches his students how to be successful in high school, and to help them realize their road in life. As one student recalls it "you showed me that I needed to grow up, and get my life on track". He has been highly rated on a teacher rating website (see http://www.ratemyteachers.com/alan-haskvitz/1460476-t), and has been featured in many articles as well. His career as an educator has spanned 30 years. Haskvitz is notable for introducing "quality circles"[2] into the education field and for being one of the first to actively promote "service learning" as part of the social science curriculum.[citation needed] He has been selected six times as one of the best teachers in the United States.[citation needed] He is also considered a distinguished alumni by Alma Mater Cal Poly Pomona[3]

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[edit] Teaching and awards

Haskvitz's qualifications include the teaching of history, journalism, English, social studies, art, business, computers, museumology, and Asian Studies. He is considered an expert in dealing with exceptionally gifted children.[4] He has credentials from Canada, New York, and California.[citation needed]

Haskvitz's honors include:

  • National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee (1997)
  • USA Today "First Team All American Teacher"
  • Reader's Digest "Hero in Education"
  • Learning magazine's "Professional Best"
  • National Middle Level Teacher of the Year
  • Christa McAuliffe National Award.
  • Golden Bell Award winner, 1987.1997.2007 California School Board Association

[edit] Works

Haskvitz has written a book: Motorvation: A Math Book for the Unmotivated and is a columnist for Education News. His students’ work was selected by Oregon Trail and California Oregon Trails for their sites http://www.octa-trails.org/learning_center/classroom_resources/webquests/index.html[5]

Haskvitz has published numerous articles. His website, http://www.reacheverychild, has over 8000 free resources for students, teachers, and parents.

Copied below is from the website: reacheverychild.com

Alan Haskvitz teaches at Suzanne Middle School in Walnut, Calif., and makes staff development presentations nationwide. In addition, he serves as: an audio-visual evaluator and design consultant for his county department of education, a tutor to multi-cultural students in English and art and an Internet consultant.

Haskvitz's career spans more than 20 years, and he has taught every grade level and core subject. He has been recognized repeatedly for innovative teaching and has received the following honors, among many:

USA Today All Star Teacher 100 Most Influential Educators Reader's Digest Hero in Education Learning Magazine's Professional Best National Middle Level Teacher of the Year National Exemplary Teacher Christa McAuliffe National Award Robert Cherry International Award for Great Teachers In addition, Haskvitz publishes articles on successful educational practices and speaks at conferences. He has served on seven national committees and boards.

Haskvitz maintains credentials and training in special and gifted education, history, administration, bilingual education, journalism, English, social studies, art, business, computers, museumology and Asian studies. He holds these credentials for Canada, New York and California. His experience also includes staff development, gifted curriculum design, administration, community relations and motivation. His background includes 10 years of university education.

As a teacher, Haskvitz's curriculum increased CAP/CLAS test scores from the 22nd percentile to the 94th percentile, the largest gain in California history. In addition, Haskvitz and his students work continuously to improve their school and community. His students' work is often selected for awards in competitions in several subject areas. For more details about Alan and his students' work, visit his page on the Educational Cyber Playground.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "September Holidays and Observances" (HTML). http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/september.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-09. 
  2. ^ citation needed
  3. ^ "Distinguished Alumni" (HTML). Office of Public Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona. http://e-advancement.csupomona.edu/alumni/recipients_ceis.html. Retrieved 2008-09-14. 
  4. ^ "Happy Birthday, Alan Haskvitz" (HTML). http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/h/alan-haskvitz.html. Retrieved 2009-09-09. 
  5. ^ url not found??

Suzanne Middle School Staff List


Outside websites:

teachers.net/gazette/APR09/haskvitz


reacheverychild.com

[edit] External links

Haskvitz receives Hero in Education Award and more http://articles.latimes.com/1990-05-31/news/ga-968_1_mentor-teacher

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