“Teaching in Arizona” film screening and community conversation coming to AWC
September 27, 2018Yuma, AZ (September 27, 2018) – On Tuesday, Oct. 2, the Yuma Education Advocacy Council, along with Expect More Arizona and Tucson Values Teachers, will present a public screening of the new documentary short film, “Teaching in Arizona.”
The film provides an inside look at the challenges faced by teachers, along with opportunities for improving the profession and supporting educators. Created by Tucson Values Teachers, “Teaching in Arizona” brings to life the issue of teacher recruitment and retention by telling the personal stories of three teachers in public schools in Arizona.
After the film, a panel discussion will explore the state of teaching in Arizona and ways that the Yuma community is working to boost teaching and learning. Panelists will include:
- Greg LaVann, Senior Vice President, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp.
- Gina Thompson, Superintendent, Yuma Union High School District
- Gennevie Deloney, Kindergarten teacher, Palmcroft Elementary School
- Lisa Molomot, Teaching in Arizona filmmaker
- Janet Acree, Math Specialist, AmeriSchools Academy in Tucson (featured in the film)
- Moderated by: Dr. Daniel Corr, President, Arizona Western College
This free event is open to the public and will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the South Wing of the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Avenue 8E. Registration is required, due to limited space. Reserve your seat today at bit.ly/TeachYuma.
For more information about the film, visit TeachinginArizonaFilm.org.
Contact:
Linda Elliott Nelson
Vice President for Learning Services
Arizona Western College
linda.elliott-nelson@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7516