Pamela B. Atkins
Will Davis Elementary
Austin, Texas

"Everybody's a Winner! I believe each student is gifted, special and unique in his/her own way. I help students discover hidden gifts and talents, and aim to positively motivate them to explore new frontiers and to be successful learners. Through integrated physical education lessons, enrichment activities, and thematic teaching, all Davis Dolphins are motivated, active learners who have lit the fire of knowledge and are leaping ahead! Go Davis Dolphins! You never know what you can do until you TRY!"

"Pam possesses a wonderful balance of intellect and positive energy. She is creative and learns quickly. Pam masterfully adapts new ideas to fit current instruction. The end result is a quality program."

Pam subscribes to Dr. Lazear's "Multiple Intelligences of Learning" focusing on the ninety- nine percent of elementary students that are tactile-kinesthetic learners - students learning through physical activity. As a result, she implemented a class portfolio assessment model that offers a look at students' overall abilities, strengths, and areas in need of improvement. Through this assessment, Pam integrates language arts, mathematics, critical thinking, decision-making, goal setting, and self-management.

Other Highlights:

• "Soaring Skyward" Aeronautics Curriculum Writing Team for Summitt Elementary, Austin I. S. D.
• "Math Mania in Physical Education," Hands on Math (Dr. Henry Borenson)
• "Come SEA Our School: One World�One Ocean," A Kinesthetic-Marine Science Physical Education Curriculum published in the Texas Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance Convention Manual, December 2001
• Austin Association for Physical Education and Recreation Outstanding Service Award
• Austin Association for Physical Education and Recreation Distinguished Service Award
• Austin Association for Physical Education and Recreation Master Service Award
• Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Physical Education Public Information State of Texas Award
• Austin Association for Physical Education and Recreation President, 1989
• Will Davis Elementary "Teacher of the Year," 1997
• "Teacher of the Year" Semi Finalist for Austin I.S.D., 1997
• National Blue Ribbon School Faculty Member, 1999
• The Giving Tree Award (presented to me by the Will Davis PTA and community), 1999
• Texas Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance Convention Presenter, Corpus Christi, TX, 2001
• American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Co-Coordinator, Davis Elementary
• University of Texas Student Teaching Supervising Teacher