Curriculum

Instructional Support Staff
Sally Stelter - Curriculum Coordinator
Dereck Dirks - Mathematics Facilitator
Heather Scales - Magnet Resource Specialist
 
 Welcome!!!!!!

Mrs. Stelter taught Science at Philo Magnet Academy for 12 years before becoming Philo's Curriculum Coordinator.  She has a B.S. from Winston-Salem State University and a graduate degree in Reading from Appalachian State University.  "Our goal here at Philo is to provide positive, quality, rigorous instruction so that all our students will grow and become caring and productive citizens." (email:  sstelter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)
 
Mrs. Scales has always been in the profession of education.  I earned a BS in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem State University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University.  I taught for 7 years before my role as the Magnet Resource Specialist.   I  was a student in the magnet program (elementary-high school) in Wake County, and I am very passionate about helping our school continue to offer the unique programs we have at Philo.  My phillosopy is that all children can learn...it's our job to help them become academically successful! (email: hzscales@wsfcs.k12.nc.us)
 
A little about me, Mr. Dirks-- Graduating from N.C. State University in Mathematics Education, I knew education would be my passion in life. I taught 8th grade Math at Philo Magnet Academy for 11 years and 1 year in Raleigh, NC as a High School Math Teacher. This year will be my 7th year as the Mathematics Coordinator. I enjoy working with all children and value making their future successful!!!!
 
Creating a School of Excellence in Mathematics
I am looking forward to working with all the students, teachers, parents, and staff at Philo Magnet Academy. I will be assisting the teachers with instructional materials, informative workshops and technology use in their classrooms so they will be able to teach students to the best of their ability. I will also visit the various classrooms at each grade level to help each student as they work hard to learn Middle School Mathematics.
 
Goals
My major goal is simple in that it is to assist in assuring all students meet and exceed the standard requirements of Math at their grade level. I am also striving to get to know all students, so I can understand their individual needs. In doing this, I can follow them through each grade level to fine tune their Math skills.
 
Dereck Dirks
Mathematics Facilitator
Email: ddirks@wsfcs.k12.nc.us