Tuesday Tours Buzz
What are Teachers Saying About Tuesday Tours?
"When I signed up for the Tuesday Tours Class, I was looking at it as an easy and inexpensive way to obtain graduate credit for recertification of my teaching license. I was pleasantly surprised at what an enriching and educational experience it turned out to be. As a Kindergarten teacher, I didn't feel that I had much impact on the careers of these five and six year olds, but I do feel that I came away with many ideas that I can use in my classroom." Mary Anderson- Kindergarten Teacher- Elbert School District 200
"During the years I've taught second grade, the metric system of measurement was a part of our curriculum, but I thought no one in our area used the metric system. But I found out differently through these tours." Karen Brubaker - Elementary Teacher
"...we heard the emphasis needed on Math and Technology and especially the need for the workforce to be able to communicate well written and orally with both the public and co-workers. It was informative and gave many new leads for my job in planning Job Explorations for students. Thanks again for organizing this it is a great resource for the school districts." Linda Drummond - Lewis Palmer High School
"All the (tour guides) and support staff at each business I toured were very helpful and knowledgable. As I have worked in the schools this year, I have expressed my concerns to students about work ethics and what people in this area are generally looking for in employable youth. I have tried to convince them their work ethics start now, not in four years. " Tom Brubaker - Otero RE1
"I wasn't quite sure what the class would be like or what I would get out of it, but I have been pleasantly surprised by this class.... This class was very meaningful and enjoyable and I am very glad I took the Tuesday Tours." Don Lee Anderson -Elbert High School
"Our tour guides discussed the qualities they look for in an employee are hard to find in this present generation. Math skills in fractions and decimals are needed... Computer skills are necessary.." Janet Roggero - East Otero School District
"Thank you very much for organizing this effort. I really enjoyed my tour yesterday. I learned a great deal about a local company as well as the expectations of the generation we are preparing for the workforce. ...I hope that these tours continue as they are highly beneficial to the educators as well as the businesses. Thanks again for all your hard work!" Rebecca Morlan - La Junta High School
"I am so excited to be a part of this class! Thank you for this opportunity." Kim Crom - Colorado Springs D11
"The "Tuesday Tours" really opend my eyes to the Colorado Springs business community and their employment needs. ...The tours have provided me with insight about business opportunities and practices that will be relatable to students." Dan Hoff - Colorado Springs D11
"My Students were surprisingly interested in what I was learning from the tours. Every Wednesday I could hardly wait to tell them about my tour and some of the info the businesses had shared with me." Melanie Madlock - Colorado Springs D11
"Tuesday Tours were educational for me as a classroom teacher... The increasing need for people who are able to use technology and be able to understand information as it is transferred to their computer is an important skill. " Greg Wallin - Swink School District
"As an Occupational Threapist... it is often difficult to find challenging classes that can be used to earn (credit).... I found Tuesday Tours to be a great opportunity... The class was informative, inspiring and gave me a better perspective on some possibilites for my role with special needs children..." Sari Micklewright - Occupational Therapist
"I plan not only to inform and educate my students about the skills needed to get a job in the 21st century but better yet, I will require of them those same skills I heard talked about at every company I visited" Cindy Morse - Doherty High School D11
"Many students say "where will I ever use that math again". I can now show them a test used by business to explain the need for math." Ron Smith - Tutor
"I appreciate these Tuesday Tours. It has brought many ideas and goals for me to share with my students as they push toward their future." SueAnn Gurwell - D11
"After attending Tuesday Tours, I see the need to focus ourselves, as educators, in passing this information on to students and to their parents. Many of the parents I deal with at my school are not high school graduates, but do care about their students and want them to succeed. Perhaps discussing the realities of the job market that their children face will help them to keep focused and ensure their child is learning the skills they will need to know. I will definiitely recommend this class to my fellow colleagues..." Dorian Lee - D11
