The New Teacher’s Institute 2001

August 6-9, 2001 at La Salle University

The second New Teachers Institute was held at La Salle University this August. The Institute, with over twenty more participants than last year, reached just about full capacity. During the four-day program, 24 teachers - teachers new to the profession or experienced teachers new to Lasallian schools - gathered along with 23 Lasallian Volunteers, those who will be serving in school settings, to be introduced to the Lasallian heritage and infused with some sound pedagogical training. Of the 47 total participants, the 24 who will serve in the Baltimore District will do so at Calvert Hall College, Cardinal Gibbons School, La Salle College High School, St. John’s College High School, West Philadelphia Catholic High School or the San Miguel School in Camden. The main presenters - Br. James Butler, FSC (Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs, Hudson Catholic High School), Br. Kevin Dalmasse, FSC (Auxiliary Visitor, Baltimore District), Mrs. Julia Maher (Assistant Principal Student Affairs, La Salle College High School), Br. Fred Mueller, FSC (Director of Education, LI-NE District), Br. Joe Wilkowski, FSC (Principal, La Salle Academy, New York City, New York District), and Br. Patrick Cassidy, FSC (Teacher, San Miguel in Camden) - passed along valuable practical advice and techniques to this most attentive group.

Overall, the participants claimed to have learned quite a bit and were very grateful to have had the opportunity to probe the minds of some mentors, to meet colleagues from around the district and beyond, to get to know other new teachers at their own schools, and, perhaps most importantly, to begin preparing themselves for the upcoming challenges they will face this year. These new teachers are bound to make quite an impact on their school communities as they share their enthusiasm, talents, wisdom and desire to serve young