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Katie Jones honored as Rhode Island Civics Teacher of the Year; Narragansett students credited for nomination
Summary
Katie Jones, a Narragansett civics teacher, told the school committee how students nominated her for Rhode Island Civics Teacher of the Year and described classroom projects including model UN and civic action; the committee and audience members congratulated her.
Superintendent Dr. Cummings introduced Katie Jones at the start of the meeting and told the committee she had been honored by Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore as the states Civics Teacher of the Year. Dr. Cummings said Jones was nominated by students and attended a recognition ceremony at the Statehouse.
Katie Jones told the committee she was humbled by the nomination and described how students Mia DeLuise, Karuna, Grace, Teagan, Caelan, Sarah and Philly contributed written nominations and supported her at the ceremony. Jones recounted her experiences teaching civics, including classroom civic-action projects and a "Ninja Turtles for president" project, and connected those activities to broader goals of dialogue and civic engagement.
Committee members congratulated Jones and asked about future plans; Jones said she hopes to continue expanding model United Nations programming and other civic-action opportunities. The committee thanked Jones for her work and for bringing students into the seat of civic participation.
Outcome: The committee publicly recognized Joness state award and expressed appreciation; no formal action required.
