https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3 Made with good vibes en-us 2016-11-23 07:09:10 UTC 2025-09-25 19:12:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139548956 1. Two facts about myself
- I have almost 2 children... 
- I am a fervent animal lover and a believer that Pitbulls are amazing family dogs. 

2. Professional goals for 2017
- Learning something new every term - whether through PD or personal research
- Having all my scholars on track by the end of the year]]> 2016-11-23 10:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139548956 aviwemoremi https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139629004 I am friendly and always curious.

]]> 2016-11-23 17:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139629004 aviwemoremi https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139629341 Is to go back to school finish my high school studies]]> 2016-11-23 17:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139629341 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139650324 TWO FACTS:
My full name is made up of twenty two syllables, two different Xhosa clicks and an alveolar plosive.  (Yes.  Long. V e r y long)

In Japanese, "Sama" is an honorific title, like "Lady ...".  So, I am seriously considering relocating to what is most probably my home country, to reclaim my royal status.  #Japan2020

PROFESSIONAL GOALS:

• To master and enhance the development  of the Flex-model in practice.
• To help scholars improve their reading and writing skills.
• To inspire and cultivate scholars towards a life-long love for learning.
• To find a pragmatic way for the school to affect a positive change in the Cresta/Windsor community and implement it.

]]> 2016-11-23 19:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139650324 paige_stopforth https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139707720 Two Facts:
1. I have a 2nd Dan black belt for karate.
2. I have been to Brazil and Thailand to compete in the world championships for karate.

Professional Goals:
1. To be taught by the children as much as I teach them.
2. To teach the children that sport can be a healthy release for emotion.
3. To teach children that they can have a career in sport.
4.To meet new people.]]> 2016-11-24 08:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139707720 thobileking https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139723134 Two Facts - 
- I love oats and plain yogurt (no sugar).
- I have colors in netball, cricket and poetry. 

Professional Goals 
- As my name means humble, to humble myself and those I teach. In to a humble space of learning and development.
- As a first time teacher, to be a root and suck as much knowledge and growth as possible from those around me. Young and old. ]]> 2016-11-24 09:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139723134 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139752283 Two Facts: 

1) My name means Poet/Author in Sanskrit. Which would explain my talent and way with words. 

2) I have over 40 separate sports injuries. Including breaking my left leg twice. 12 Concussions,  7 broken toes and breaking either ankle a combined 9 times. 

Professional Goals for 2017: 

1) To continue to maintain and uphold my high standards and prepare the scholars for Grade 4 and beyond. 

2) To continuously grow, develop and adapt my teaching styles to deliver a more holistic approach. 

3) To be hard working, persistent, supportive and always upholding moral and ethical values.  

5) To Stand up to those who attempt to break our promise as educators, and misguide us.

]]> 2016-11-24 12:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139752283 laura_sadowitz https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139977836 Facts:
I have traveled to 24 countries and I am hoping to reach 50 by the time I turn 30.

I love cooking,baking and eating! I live to find new things to make and taste. 

Goals:
My professional goals are a lot more long term but I hope to settle into the new working environment, learn as much as I can and develop more as a teacher. 

 also hope to develop exciting new sustainable relationships with staff and scholars. As well as help my scholars reach  their full potential. 

]]> 2016-11-26 17:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/139977836 fourie_oosthuizen https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140095097
Interesting facts:
1. I am originally from Namibia, where I grew up in a very small town. I immigrated to South Africa in 2005 and I have been a citizen since then. 

2. I am a massive Chelsea football supporter and watch European football regularly. If you are a Man united or Spurs fan, we might have a few ¨incidents¨ in 2017. 

My professional goals:

1. To create a school environment that facilitates data driven instruction and a place for all at SPARK Cresta to not just survive, but thrive. 

2. To grow my style of leadership so it is differentiates for all staff members at SPARK Cresta]]> 2016-11-28 07:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140095097 cjgroeneweg https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140097880 Two Facts:
- I have lived in 3 different countries and travelled to every continent except Antarctica and South America. 
- I love anything to do with nature - especially sunsets!

Professional Goals for 2017:
- I hope to fulfil my true potential as a teacher at SPARK Cresta!
- I hope to gain as much knowledge as I can from my fellow teachers and scholars.]]> 2016-11-28 07:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140097880 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140786422 Two facts 
- A foodie by birth 😊
- l]]> 2016-11-30 13:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140786422 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140788163 2016-11-30 13:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140788163 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140788545 Two Facts.
- ]]> 2016-11-30 13:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140788545 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140789185 Two Facts
- Food Lover
- love historical sites and galleries.


Professional Goals
- Sharing my knowledge as well as learn as much as I can from both the team as well as the learners

- Ensuring the children reach their full potential ]]> 2016-11-30 13:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/140789185 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141347057 ( PE  teacher)

Two Facts:
- I am very outspoken and enjoy a good laugh
- Very Passionate about sports 

Professional Goals:
_ I wish to complete my sports management diploma
- be both a friend and a teacher to my students 
- To motivate and inspire my students to better themselves inside and outside of the classroom 
- To have good work ethics in the Spark environment and be friendly at all times

]]> 2016-12-02 11:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141347057 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348816 2016-12-02 11:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348816 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348818 2016-12-02 11:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348818 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348830 (]]> 2016-12-02 11:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348830 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348841 (Grade 4 Mathematics)

Two Facts:

1) I've been teaching various ages for the past 7 years.This will be my second year at Spark Cresta.

2) I am a fun and loud person (once you get to know me :)

Professional goals:
-This will be my first year teaching Maths, which is what I majored in, So I am very excited for this challenge.

- I want to take what I've learnt and continue to expand my knowledge and gain experience and better myself as a teacher.]]> 2016-12-02 11:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141348841 matsepo_msimanga https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141358142 (Blended learning Facilitator)

Two Facts:

1) I have a beautiful baby girl called Katleho.

2)I am an aerobic nut!! I would live in the gym if I could.

Professional Goals:

-To open myself up to a lot of learning and share the knowledge I have to other people.

- Guide my scholars to reach their full potential and help increase their love for learning.]]> 2016-12-02 12:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141358142 shandir_krishna https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141716612 2016-12-05 13:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141716612 shandir_krishna https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141716709 (Supervisor)
1: I have two beautiful girls that i love very much. 
2: I enjoy running because that helps me think and i am very passionate about everything i do.

Professional Goals

-I really want to learn more things from others and help others as well. 
-My aim is to do sports management because that is my dream, and also help the scholars to reach their goals.]]> 2016-12-05 13:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141716709 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141719374 (Blended Learning Facilitator)

Two Facts:

1. I am a first born.
2. I love movies and enjoy going out a lot,but i am very stingy.

Professional Goals:

a. I want to complete my degree in teaching,because i want to be a qualified Spark teacher one day.

b. I want to be a mentor to my scholars.I also want to be a team player and a professional colleague to my colleagues.

]]> 2016-12-05 13:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141719374 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141937034 2016-12-06 07:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141937034 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141938077 2016-12-06 07:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141938077 shandir_krishna https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141938585 1) I like getting straight to the point, I frown upon anything that wastes my time. 
2) I love comedy

My professional goals are to get into the L2 programme next year and be AP in 2018 and Principal in 2019. ]]> 2016-12-06 08:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141938585 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141963855
I have two lovely children, 
a little boy named Amos who is 13 years old and a beautiful girl named Lisa aged 7. I love church and spending time with my children. I am working for them to have a bright future. 

In 2016 I was awarded the great chance to become a Supervisor at SPARK Cresta and that made me believe I could move to an even better position in the future. I would 2017 to be the year that I work hard and develop in my new role and give me the chance to eventually become an Office Manager in the coming future. ]]> 2016-12-06 10:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/141963855 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/142725130
1. I am a sprinter and i have 6 gold medals for 100 and 200 metres that  I won from high school.
2. I am a pantsula dancer and  I had a group of kids that I used to  teach.

]]> 2016-12-09 06:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/142725130 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/142726445 1.(a) I am a sprinter, i have 6 gold medals from 100-200 metres that i won back in high school.

2.(b) I am a pantsula dancer, i had a group of kids that i used to teach.

1(a) I want my scholars to be on 100% percent next year and i would also like to complete my business management course that i am doing on Saturdays.

1(a) I want to  be one of the people who are investing in the future of the South African education.

(b) Be the role model for my scholars by making them believing in them selves.

1 What i like about Spark is the innovation. The blended learning method.
They also focusing in the growth of their employees.

1 I am hard working, friendly and always have a way out, don't like complaining. 

]]> 2016-12-09 06:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/142726445 https://padlet.com/laura_sadowitz/a5tzsdcup4c3/wish/142729869 Two Facts about me:

1. I love art from the core of my heart, weather its music, visual art ,poetry, etc. anything to do with art im passionate about it.

2. I love meditating alot especially after facing difficult challenges.

My Goals

1. To complete my studies.
2. To be a huge inspiration to the youth in my community
3. To excel at spark schools and gain more knowledge on education
4. Inspire all scholars to be positive regardless any challenge they are facing
5. And to Make both my parents Proud.(success in the Making)    

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