Who We Are.

Karen Sutera

Director of Staff Development
832.386.1265

 

Judy Elkins

Coordinator of Staff Development
832.386.1392

 

John Lewis

Staff Development
Instructional Communications Specialist
832.386.1384

 

Mary Lou Ramirez

Administrative Assistant
832.386.1417

 

Janie Jaramillo

ZOTZ Education Center Secretary
832.386.3637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harris County Department of Education

is offering many sessions this summer.

Some areas include:

STAAR Writing

Nature and Needs of GT Learners

Real Kids, Real Books, Real Results

Science Centers

Summer Autism Institute

For more information contact:

713.692.6216 or HCDE@hcde-texas.org

 

HCDE TExES Principal EC-12

Test Prep Online 7.15.13

(for fee $225.00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. William's

Expectations & Success Plan

Click Here for PPT

Click Here for PDF

 

 

Expectations

Download a copy here

Be there!
• Staff development days are scheduled work days. If circumstances arise where you will not be able to attend, call your campus principal or immediate supervisor prior to the beginning of your required session(s) for the day.

 

Be punctual!
• It is crucial that all attendees and presenters be on time. This includes starting time, returning from scheduled breaks and lunch, etc.

 

Be a positive participant!
• As we all know, it is difficult to present to our peers. It is important that all staff members conduct themselves professionally during all sessions. Should you have suggestions for improvement, complaints or concerns, you will have an opportunity to express those in each session’s survey. Remember, you are a reflection of your campus at all times!

 

Be comfortable…but professional!
• Even though staff development days are more relaxed than days with students, it is imperative that we remember we are still representatives of GPISD. While we want you to be comfortable, please remember business casual is the best rule of thumb, especially when in doubt. Types of business casual attire include but are not limited to: slacks, capris below the knee and school spirit shirts. Non examples would include: flip flops, shorts or tight fitting/worn jeans.

 

Be accountable!
• Staff development sessions have a specific purpose. In order for us to stay abreast of changes in public education and grow as professionals, it is important that we not only attend these sessions for credit but for the growth of our students! Apply what you learn.

 

• All attendees will be required to sign-in and sign out of sessions with a designated facilitator. As a district, we are required, by law, to verify that all credit granted to participants is valid. We, too, are accountable.

 

Be happy!
• Enjoy yourself!! Learning and growing is good for us all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working on a Master Degree?

Why not check out our GPISD Professional Library

located within Zotz Center 13801 Holly Park.

We have books to check out for

leisure or professional reading!

 

Educator's Wing of the Zotz Professional Library

Galena Park ISD Houston, Texas

 

GOT THEMES?

Need Decorations?

We Can Help!

Coming soon the Staff Development

DECORATION STATION CATALOG


 

 

 

Staff Development Department invites you to take advantage of our library here at the Zotz Building.

Some of the many selections include: