eMINTS Program

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eMINTS (enhancing Missouri’s Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies) is a nation-wide initiative conducted through the eMINTS National Center. The mission of eMINTS is to transform education for all learners through high-quality teaching, powered by technology.

Born in Missouri and now a nation-wide program, eMINTS is the first program officially aligned with the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). The eMINTS Comprehensive Professional Development Program has been awarded the ISTE Seal of Alignment demonstrating full alignment with all 23 ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. eMINTS is the first professional development program in the world to achieve this degree of full alignment.

The key to the success of this program is not the technological hardware and software put in place, but the professional development and commitment of the educator to teach in a constructivist manner, developing an inquiry-based environment, where teachers become facilitators and students become leaders.

In an eMINTS room you will find:

a 2:1 student-to-computer ratio
Smart Board system
Cross Curricular Software
Extensive Online Research
Teacher Laptop
Extensive Teacher Professional Development
Many “busy” students who work collaboratively to solve problems, create projects, and monitor their very own progress!

Through the eMINTS based approach, we have found that properly integrated technology can be an equalizer for students who struggle in school, and it is our goal to see more students succeed in their educational endeavors through properly integrated instructional technology.

We are excited about this program and all of the promise that it holds for Joplin students. The Joplin School District currently has over 30 eMINTS and eJOPLIN classrooms that have been funded through both grants and local dollars. The district has applied for additional grant funds to add more eMINTS classrooms throughout the district.

eMINTS In Joplin is a tier in the district's iTEK initiative. In accordance with the district -wide iTEK initiative the following details should be noted by teachers considering this excellent program:

Teachers must complete TLA, eJOPLIN (from 08-09 forward), and TLA Mentoring prior to applying for eMINTS
All eMINTS applicants must complete the ENTIRE eMINTS application eMINTS Application
1 computer for every 2 students
Productivity Software as specified by eMINTS
22 remaining eMINTS modules – 110+ hours & 3 full days Professional Development (2 Yrs.)
10-12 classroom visits per year
140+ total contact hours (in year 08-09 - for year 07-08 all teachers will have 250+ hours b/c eJOPLIN was not available for 07-08 applicants)

Current eMINTS Schools and Faculty Members:

Cecil Floyd Elementary
- Julie Woolever (3rd grade)
- DeAun Reeve (5th grade)
- Kerri Williams (5th grade)
- Kim Brown (5th grade)
- Maggie Adams (5th grade)
Columbia Elementary
- Abbie Durr (4th grade)
- Jamie Lorimer (5th grade)
Duenweg Elementary
- Emily Mullins (5th grade)
Duquesne Elementary

Anne Ingram (5th grade)

Eastmorland Elementary
- Janet Parker (3rd grade)
- Kyle Graves (5th grade)

TAmmy Hunter (5th grade)

Emerson Elementary
- Heather Asbell (5th grade)
- Kelly Lawrence (5th grade)
Irving Elementary
- Wendy Henady (3rd grade)
- Shelly Tarter (4th grade)
- Bryan Shallenburger (5th grade)
- Mary Johnson (5th grade)
Jefferson Elementary
- Susanne Elliott (3rd grade)
- Dianne Hermann (4th grade)
- Kim Grigery (5th grade)
- Jonna Brewer (5th grade)
Kelsey Norman Elementary
- Gala Moss (5th grade)
- Kit T Haynes (5th grade)
- Zach Holden (3rd grade)
- Tracy Culbertson (4th grade)
McKinley Elementary
- Kelly Davis (3rd grade)
- Laura Freeman (3rd grade)
- Heather Bennett (4th/5th grades)
- Kim Dunlap (5th grade)
Royal Heights Elementary
- Abigail Vance (3rd/4th grades)
- Jennifer Wallace (5th grade)
- Kim Ghumm (5th grade)
Stapleton Elementary
- Diane Southard (4th grade)
- Chris Samuel (5th grade)
- Heather Keeling (5th grade)
- Jason Vance (5th grade)
West Central Elementary
- Sarah Mugwani (5th grade)
- Beth Arthur (5th grade)

Gifted Program
- Mary Gaardner
- Wendee Hughes
East Middle School
- Kim Frencken (6th grade)
- Nina English (6th grade)
- Angela Mense (Communication Arts)
- Jason Weaver (Social Studies)
- Rocky Biggers (Social Studies)
North Middle School
- Kim Gilmore (6th grade block)
- Debbie Smith (6th grade)
- Rachel Riediger (6th grade)
- Jody Williams (8th grade Math)
South Middle School
- Cheryle Ragsdale (block)
- Lisa Bock (6th grade Social Studies)
- Jordan Lofting (Communication Arts)
- Suzanne Chlanda (Science)
- Judy Hartman (6th grade block)
Joplin High School
- Brian Hancock (Math)
- David Armstrong (FLEX)
- Justin Crawford (Communication Arts)
Franklin Technology Center
- Kristi McGowen (Business)