how to grow an entrepreneurial educator of the college of education, west chester university of pa...

How to Grow An Entrepreneurial Educator

Of The College of Education, West Chester University of PA

Patricia Beneš, Executive Director

Embraces the Future -“Bring It On”

Opportunity Oriented Change Agent Innovator Flexible Takes Calculated Risks

Entrepreneur

Resourceful Passionate and Courageous in Teaching

and Learning Risk Taker- Learns from Failure Uses Technology Networks and Systems Practices and Promotes 21st Century Skills

What Is An Entrepreneurial Educator?

Sees Self as Change Agent and Leader Always Thinks Ahead – Future Oriented Collaborates Understands School Culture and

Requirements Goes Above and Beyond

What Is An Entrepreneurial Educator?

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Educator 500 Video Clips“A Garden To Grow”, Dawn Lawless, Coatesville School District

Educator 500 Video Clips“West Philadelphia Electric Vehicle Project”Simon Hauger, School District of Philadelphia

Educator 500 Video Clips“One School-One Community”

Stan Levine, New Castle County Vo Tech School District

Educator 500 Video Clips“Green Street Works”, Michele Amalfitano, Claymont Elementary

School

Seeds Projects and “Big Ideas” Sunshine Recognition- Educator 500 Water PD – Certificate in

Entrepreneurial Education Mulch Seed Grants, Skills

Development PropagateCommunity & Opportunities & GROW

Entrepreneurial Educators – How to Grow Them

Entrepreneurial Educator-How to Become One

‣ Believe in Yourself‣ Seek Like Minds & Mentors‣ Build a Network‣ Look Beyond School for Resources‣ Take Risks to Learn More

The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship-Background

“Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Connect to the World Beyond the Classroom.”

Begun in 2002 under a grant from the US Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education.

Learning community of over 400 Educators from over 40 School Districts in PA and other States

Brings business& industry and real world experience and knowledge to teachers who incorporate it in lessons and activities.

Our Mission

College of Education West Chester University of PA

“The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship (3E Institute)

identifies, supports and mentors entrepreneurial educators who collaborate with colleagues, parents, business and the

community to meet the needs of all students .”

Identifies and Recognizes - Educator 500 Build Knowledge and Experience Base- Grad.

Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education Maintains Learning Community 21st Century Skills Support Project Seed Grants and Stipends Leadership Development – 3E Ambassadors

How Does 3E Institute Help Grow Entrepreneurial

Educators?

The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship703 South High StreetWest Chester University of PAWest Chester, PA 19383

Patricia Beneš, Executive Director, pbenes@wcupa.edu

Lynne Gilpert, Adm. Assistant, lgilpert@wcupa.edu

610-738-0583 www.3einstitute.org

Contact Us