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The Teaching Tree Network
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A professional consulting organization, engaging teachers and educations in professional learning, instructional coaching, and collaborative inquiry.
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Chanda Joseph, Antigua
Family and Consumer Affairs Educator
"I’ve known Dr Lois Jeremy Greene for over 30 years, and she is the most effective leader. This is largely because her love and passion for education started at an early age and has the experience to support her theories and ideas. I think Dr Greene always finds the most authentic and creative ways to foster opportunities for discovery, self-reflection, and most importantly, growth. She will push you beyond until you have seen your true potential, and work accordingly. This, I believe, is a natural gift."
Adella Adams
Bronx, NY,
Special Education Teacher
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I am delighted to express my deep appreciation for the exceptional mentorship provided by Dr. Greene in my professional growth as an educator. Dr. Greene has been an invaluable guide as an instructional leader, offering hands-on learning experiences and a wealth of knowledge in various teaching skills and techniques, including test preparation, classroom management strategies, lesson planning, differentiation, and more.
From my first few interactions with Dr. Greene, it became evident that she possesses a profound gift of understanding. She listens and can often hear what isn't being said. She is passionate about learning herself which I believe is one of the things that has made her such an effective educator. With her 30 years plus experience in education, she is a wealth of knowledge and experience and is well versed in many effective teaching practices. Her guidance in test preparation strategies has significantly enhanced my ability to prepare students for academic success. Additionally, Dr. Greene's insights into classroom management strategies have been transformative, allowing me to create positive and conducive learning environments for learners of all backgrounds (culturally and academically).
Beyond her expertise, Dr. Greene consistently demonstrates a passion for education and a genuine care for colleagues and students. This passion is evident in every interaction and has inspired me to approach teaching with the same level of enthusiasm and commitment. Dr. Greene's ability to remain relevant in the ever-evolving educational landscape, incorporating cultural relevance and social-emotional learning into lessons, has been an example in my own teaching practices. These practices help foster a classroom where all students feel welcome and feel a sense of belonging.
Dr. Greene's resilience as an educator has been an inspiring example for me. Witnessing her unwavering commitment to overcoming challenges has shaped my own mindset and approach to navigating the complexities of education. Dr. Greene's resilience serves as a constant reminder that perseverance and dedication are integral to the journey of professional development. In addition, the planning, preparation and intentionality that she has shown me by example is parallel to none. Using formative and summative assessments to guide each lesson has been instrumental in my current practice.
In conclusion, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Dr. Greene as a mentor in my teaching journey. Her comprehensive guidance in various teaching skills and techniques, coupled with her resilient example as an educator, has been transformative. The passion for education and genuine care for people and students exhibited by Dr. Greene has had a lasting impact on my professional growth, student outcomes and me personally. I am truly grateful for the enriching mentorship provided by Dr. Greene. She operates in pure excellence and it has been my absolute pleasure to learn from her.
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Ms. V. Barnes Hibbert
Bronx, NY Math Teacher
I began teaching in 2003. During the summer of 2006, I interviewed for a position as a Mathematics educator. When I first accepted the position, I never imagined that I could have met someone more excited about learning than I was. But, there was, leading the Math Department, Dr. Lois Jeremy-Greene’s passion for teaching, for teacher and student learning, and for her Antiguan foundation far exceeded mine. Dr. Greene’s passion and talents fostered a strong connection within the Mathematics department as well as the school community. It also allowed the school community to be receptive of her leadership as the Assistant Principal.
Dr. Greene loves education. Every year, she routinely included herself as instructor of class or two to keep abreast with her first love, teaching. This allowed her a first-hand understanding of what obstacles teachers and students face in the classroom. She, in turn, would use the observed data to make adjustments to leadership, teaching and learning. Dr. Greene was also always prepared to model best practices in lesson planning and teaching, even though she also planned schedules, attended meetings and completed other administrative tasks daily. Daily, Dr. Greene led by example, with wisdom and a commitment to knowledge.
Dr. Greene encouraged every teacher to use their strength when teaching. Always remembering that teachers should be learners, if Dr. Greene or I found a professional development opportunity that could benefit the students, she would encourage me to attend so as to grow. With her support, I believe that my teaching confidence increased when facilitating learning and as I increased my content knowledge and improved my teaching practice. I also know that Dr. Greene’s guidance, her practical advice and leading by example allowed me to explore new approaches to teaching and learning so as to ensure students’ understanding.
The transparency and cohesion in the Mathematics department differed from any other department to which I have been apart. Even though Dr. Greene was my supervisor, I felt able to be respectfully honest about proposed changes to structure or curriculum and the probabilities of success without being held as a foe. In meetings, she valued everyone’s efforts and opinions. She would give the staff and students an opportunity to be heard and appreciated. I believe that it is Dr. Greene’s compassionate approach to educational leadership allowed teachers like me to make decisions, grow in our profession and cultivated a nurturing learning environment for students. Thus, I believe that Dr. Greene is unmatched in the skills required for educational leadership.