Oct. 18, 2022
Professional Learning Series with Immanuel International Academy & Mizzou Academy
Strengths-Based Approaches for our Communities and Classrooms Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver is quick to share that she had a lot to learn as a new teacher. “I started my teaching career at a public school in East Oakland, CA. While I made countless mistakes those first few years, I also got three important things right. First, I believed my students were capable of achieving at high levels and always acted accordingly. Second, I genuinely enjoyed being with young people. And finally, I listened actively to the advice and wisdom of my students’ families. Two decades and two degrees later, these three…
Sep. 16, 2022
25 Books to Read Before You Graduate High School
Dr. Adrian Clifton, our lead speech teacher, shares that Their Eyes Were Watching God “…changed my life in high school. It was full of representation and validation.” What books are must reads for the high school students in your classroom or community? One of our partner schools in Brazil recently reached out with a timeless and challenging question: What books should you read before you graduate high school? Our academic team responded with gusto. Like Dr. Clifton, as our teachers shared their nominations for this list, many remembered what each of these titles meant for them in their formative years. …
Sep. 12, 2022
Our Global Learning Community
Mizzou Academy Hosts International Educational Leadership Conference How will you help your students fly this year? A mesmerized group of 50+ educators leaned in close to marvel at the way Mizzou Academy high school student Laís Lazzarotto Basso was flying several feet above the ground. While Laís delighted conference attendees with her aerial dancing performance, the group responded to these questions in the chat. Q1. Share something amazing that is happening in your life. Q2. How will you help your teachers fly this year? (Name specific practices.)Q3. How will you help your students fly this year? (Name specific practices.) Whether…
July 20, 2022
Connecting our Global Curriculum to Local Hunger-Relief Efforts
What does 2,000 pounds of carrots look like? To the student group shown above, it looks like hope. “Studying a huge problem like global hunger can feel abstract and overwhelming. What can one person or one community do to impact change on such a big issue? The answer is a lot.” Brian Stuhlman, our Middle School Coordinator, opens one of the lessons in our Grade 8 Mizzou Global Scholars (MGS) program with this statement. The MGS program calls on student leaders to use their leadership and problem-solving skills to address significant local and global issues such as housing…
July 15, 2022
Mizzou Academy Welcomes Visiting High School Scholars from Brazil for Mizzou International Experience
On Wednesday, July 13, doctoral student Lindsey Mirielli planned to meet visiting high school scholars at the St. Louis International Airport. However, when several flights were rerouted, she had to ask the driver to turn the charter bus around and head back to Columbia. Lindsey’s bus mates included four undergraduate ambassadors and Giovanna Zulim, a visiting high school student who had met the team in St. Louis. Mizzou International Experience Program Director Dr. Ta Boonseng was unrattled by the changing flights. “It’s just our first adventure,” he said. Boonseng stayed in St. Louis to meet Davi, the sole scholar whose…
July 14, 2022
Connected Classrooms Book Release
Congratulations to Kathryn Fishman-Weaver and Stephanie Walter on the release of their latest book, Connected Classrooms: A People-Centered Approach for Online, Blended, and In-Person Learning (Solution Tree Press). This new book is an important and timely resource on cultivating connection in online, blended, and global classrooms. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver says, “After doing so much work together in curriculum development and conference planning, it has been a dream of mine to write a book with Stephanie.” The two have led conferences in the U.S., Brazil, and Vietnam and have co-written online and blended courses at the middle, high school, and collegiate…
June 28, 2022
Mizzou Academy student Ava Fleury records a perfect score on ACT test
Ava Fleury Jefferson City, Missouri, native Ava Fleury recently recorded a perfect score of 36 on the American College Test (ACT). The ACT contains four multiple-choice tests—English, mathematics, reading, and science—and an optional writing test. These tests are designed to measure skills that are most important for success in college and are typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. Fleury is only 14 and should be entering her freshman year in high school but is now set to graduate from high school next May from Mizzou Academy. Fleury currently holds a 4.0 GPA. She will be taking a full…
June 22, 2022
Steven Turner – Summer 2022 Honor Award Recipient
Earlier this month, the Mizzou Academy team gathered for an enthusiastic zoom meeting. Topics ranged from programmatic celebrations, including our growing elementary program and new international interest, to more personal celebrations including family and scholarly accomplishments. As is our tradition, we also announced our summer Mizzou Academy Honor Award recipients and nominees. The Mizzou Academy Honor Award was launched in 2021 as part of our strategic initiatives to cultivate a culture of celebration and recognition. Since its inception, we have celebrated many deserving faculty and staff. Steven Turner Recipient – Steven Turner This quarter’s recipient is Steven Turner. Steven serves…
June 16, 2022
Angie Hammons Celebrates 15 Years with the University of Missouri
Earlier this month, the Mizzou Academy team surprised Angie Hammons at their all-team meeting to celebrate her milestone 15-year-anniversary with the University of Missouri. Angie Hammons joined Mizzou Academy in 2018 as the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology. However, she has held many positions at the University, beginning in 2007 with an educational technology role at Missouri S&T. Instructional Designer Julie Phelps has been on multiple teams with Angie. She remarked, “It’s hard to believe that I’ve known you longer than 15 years! There is a reason I’ve worked with you at 3 different jobs (eMINTS, S&T, Mizzou…
June 2, 2022
University of Missouri High School hosts senior graduation
On June 4, more than 880 high school seniors from around the world will graduate from University of Missouri High School, the flagship online program of Mizzou Academy.