Alan Haskvitz
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Mr. Alan Paul Haskvitz is a teacher
and author
(7 September 1942 ). He has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
and was named as a "Hero in Education" by Reader's Digest
. He currently teaches eighth grade history at Suzanne Middle School in Walnut, California. He has been rated on a teacher rating website (see http://www.ratemyteachers.com/alan-haskvitz/1460476-t), and has been featured in many articles as well. His career as an educator has spanned 30+ years. Haskvitz is notable for introducing "quality circle
s" into the education field and for being one of the first to actively promote "service learning" as part of the social science curriculum. He has been selected six times as one of the best teachers in the United States. He is also considered a distinguished alumni by Alma Mater
Cal Poly Pomona
He also was selected one of the 100 Most Important Educators in the World.
Haskvitz's honors include:
His students’ work was selected by Oregon Trail and California Oregon Trails for their sites http://www.octa-trails.org/learn/resources/index.php
Haskvitz has published numerous articles. His website, http://www.reacheverychild, has over 8000 free resources for students, teachers, and parents.
Copied below is from the website: reacheverychild.com
Alan Haskvitz teaches at Suzanne Middle School in Walnut, Calif., and makes staff development presentations nationwide. In addition, he serves as: an audio-visual evaluator and design consultant for his county department of education, a tutor to multi-cultural students in English and art and an Internet consultant.
Haskvitz's career spans more than 30 years, and he has taught every grade level and core subject. He has been recognized repeatedly for innovative teaching and has received the following honors, among many:
%100 Top Educators in the World
In addition, Haskvitz publishes articles on successful educational practices and speaks at conferences. He has served on seven national committees and boards.
Haskvitz maintains credentials and training in special and gifted education, history, administration, bilingual education, journalism, English, social studies, art, business, computers, museumology and Asian studies. He holds these credentials for Canada, New York and California. His experience also includes staff development, gifted curriculum design, administration, community relations and motivation. His background includes 10 years of university education.
As a teacher, Haskvitz's curriculum increased CAP/CLAS test scores from the 22nd percentile to the 94th percentile, the largest gain in California history. In addition, Haskvitz and his students work continuously to improve their school and community. His students' work is often selected for awards in competitions in several subject areas. For more details about Alan and his students' work, visit his page on the Educational Cyber Playground.
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
and author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
(7 September 1942 ). He has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
National Teachers Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame is an American non-profit organization honoring exceptional school teachers. It was founded in 1989 by Emporia State University, the ESU Alumni Association, the City of Emporia, USD 253, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce...
and was named as a "Hero in Education" by Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest is a general interest family magazine, published ten times annually. Formerly based in Chappaqua, New York, its headquarters is now in New York City. It was founded in 1922, by DeWitt Wallace and Lila Bell Wallace...
. He currently teaches eighth grade history at Suzanne Middle School in Walnut, California. He has been rated on a teacher rating website (see http://www.ratemyteachers.com/alan-haskvitz/1460476-t), and has been featured in many articles as well. His career as an educator has spanned 30+ years. Haskvitz is notable for introducing "quality circle
Quality circle
A quality circle is a volunteer group composed of workers , usually under the leadership of their supervisor , who are trained to identify, analyze and solve work-related problems and present their solutions to management in order to improve the performance of the organization, and motivate and...
s" into the education field and for being one of the first to actively promote "service learning" as part of the social science curriculum. He has been selected six times as one of the best teachers in the United States. He is also considered a distinguished alumni by Alma Mater
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
Cal Poly Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
He also was selected one of the 100 Most Important Educators in the World.
Teaching and awards
Haskvitz's qualifications include the teaching of history, journalism, English, social studies, art, business, computers, museumology, and Asian Studies. He is considered an expert in dealing with exceptionally gifted children. He has credentials from Canada, New York, and California.Haskvitz's honors include:
- National Teachers Hall of FameNational Teachers Hall of FameThe National Teachers Hall of Fame is an American non-profit organization honoring exceptional school teachers. It was founded in 1989 by Emporia State University, the ESU Alumni Association, the City of Emporia, USD 253, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce...
inductee (1997) - USA TodayUSA TodayUSA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
"First Team All American Teacher" - Reader's Digest "Hero in Education"
- Learning magazine's "Professional Best"
- National Middle Level Teacher of the Year
- Christa McAuliffe National Award.
- Golden Bell Award winner, 1987.1997.2007 California School Board Association
- International Teacher of the Year Social Studies
Works
Haskvitz has written a book: Motorvation: A Math Book for the Unmotivated and is a columnist for Education News.His students’ work was selected by Oregon Trail and California Oregon Trails for their sites http://www.octa-trails.org/learn/resources/index.php
Haskvitz has published numerous articles. His website, http://www.reacheverychild, has over 8000 free resources for students, teachers, and parents.
Copied below is from the website: reacheverychild.com
Alan Haskvitz teaches at Suzanne Middle School in Walnut, Calif., and makes staff development presentations nationwide. In addition, he serves as: an audio-visual evaluator and design consultant for his county department of education, a tutor to multi-cultural students in English and art and an Internet consultant.
Haskvitz's career spans more than 30 years, and he has taught every grade level and core subject. He has been recognized repeatedly for innovative teaching and has received the following honors, among many:
- Three Golden Bells from CSBA
- USA Today All Star Teacher
- 100 Most Influential Educators
- Reader's Digest Hero in Education
- Learning Magazine's Professional Best
- National Middle Level Teacher of the Year
- National Exemplary Teacher
- Christa McAuliffe National Award
- Robert Cherry International Award for Great Teachers
%100 Top Educators in the World
In addition, Haskvitz publishes articles on successful educational practices and speaks at conferences. He has served on seven national committees and boards.
Haskvitz maintains credentials and training in special and gifted education, history, administration, bilingual education, journalism, English, social studies, art, business, computers, museumology and Asian studies. He holds these credentials for Canada, New York and California. His experience also includes staff development, gifted curriculum design, administration, community relations and motivation. His background includes 10 years of university education.
As a teacher, Haskvitz's curriculum increased CAP/CLAS test scores from the 22nd percentile to the 94th percentile, the largest gain in California history. In addition, Haskvitz and his students work continuously to improve their school and community. His students' work is often selected for awards in competitions in several subject areas. For more details about Alan and his students' work, visit his page on the Educational Cyber Playground.