Ann Ramsay: Instructional Resource Teacher

Ann Ramsay is the full time Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT) for Douglas. She has taught at Douglas as a 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th grade teacher. Other teaching positions at Douglas include Academically Gifted teacher and the Magnet Coordinator. Ms. Ramsay has worked at Douglas since 1999. In addition to her role as IRT, Ms. Ramsay also serves as the Mentor Coordinator and Student Support Team chair for Douglas. Prior to teaching at Douglas she taught at Lynn Road and worked at the Developmental Evaluation Center at Duke University Hospital. Not only has she been a teacher but a Douglas parent. Both of her sons attended Douglas when in elementary school. Ms. Ramsay is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Peace College.

What is an IRT?

The IRT is to provide leadership to classroom teachers at the elementary school level in the implementation of curriculum and instructional techniques in support of the WCPSS Board Goal and to improve educational programs and services to students.

What are the responsibilities of the IRT?

· Connect the NC Elementary Standard Course of Study with Douglas and its staff by maintaining knowledge of current curriculum and instructional issues, attend meetings with the staff of WCPSS Curriculum and Instruction staff, coordinate instructional resources to enhance students learning, and provide communication regarding instructional programs with parents, students, and staff.

· Support the classroom teacher by providing coaching in curriculum implementation and best instructional practices, maintain on-going assistance in problem solving, planning, and curriculum and instructional innovations, model effective use of K-5 assessments, assist staff in analyzing and interpreting test data for instructional planning, assist in implementation of strategies developed for at risk students, model use of technology as an instructional tool, coordinate and assist in implementation of school improvement strategies

· Coordinate and conduct staff development in support of the Board Goal by coordinating and conducting school-level staff development activities.

Ms. Ramsay may be contacted by email at aramsay@wcpss.net or by phone 919.881.1421.