Teachers learn from renowned educator at Woodland

Woodland Middle School recently hosted a workshop entitled “Circle of Power and Respect,” led by renowned middle school educator, Dr. Nancy Doda. The second in a series of five workshops that are being held at Woodland, was held in December.

At the workshop, Doda presented best instructional strategies and teaching practices, and focused on the areas of interdisciplinary learning, teaming, and the importance of Social Emotional Literacy at the middle school level. 

Participants in the workshop were part of the Nassau County Middle Level Collegial Workshop. Schools taking part in the workshop included W.T. Clarke Middle School, Woodland Middle School, Long Beach Middle School and Sewanhaka Junior High School. The teams were made up of teachers and administrators. In addition, 12 Woodland students, four from each grade level, participated in several character education activities that fostered social, communication, team building and other skills, facilitated by Doda.