The Inauguration of the John Collins Teacher Training Fund

Posted by La Catalina Foundation on January 6, 2015, 1:38 pm
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Dinner, Live Music Will Launch Memorial Fund to Enhance Local Teaching A Jan. 17 event will inaugurate the John D. Collins Teacher Training Fund, in support of excellence in teaching in La Manzanilla. Dr. Collins, a retired college teacher who volunteered for years in local and regional schools, died in August. “He would love nothing better than that his memory serve to motivate and inspire the local teaching force,” his wife, Katharine, says. The inaugural event is a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Lora Loka’s seaside restaurant, which includes a performance by Guadalajara classical guitarist Francisco Penilla. Earlier that same day 20 local pre-school, primary and secondary school teachers will attend the second in a series of workshops on “mindful teaching” – improving the quality of education by enhancing the educator’s ability to more deeply connect with students. Thirteen teachers attended a workshop in November. Though participants deemed it a “resounding success,” primary level teachers were unable to attend, and have since shown great interest in this innovative teacher training approach. A “kick-start” musical event in December raised more than 4,500 pesos for the training – thanks in great part to wonderful music provided by Sam, Rob, Denise and Charlie. Additional funds are needed to defray the costs of bringing in the facilitators for this month’s workshop. A total of 20 teachers have registered. The cost is 150 pesos per person, covering dinner and music. A hat will be passed around to collect donations to the John D. Collins Teacher Training Fund. Seating is limited so don’t delay in buying your tickets – currently on sale at Lora Loka’s. A sample of Francisco Penilla’s music can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fom0-gW4H28 Date: Saturday, January 17 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Lora Loka’s

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