Beginning & Veteran Teacher Support

Beginning and Veteran teachers need support and feedback in order to effectively serve their students. Utilize the services and expertise of a motivating and inspiring educator to increase teacher retention and satisfaction.

• Topics Include: Classroom Management, Lesson Plan Alignment, Equity, Engagement, Classroom Organization & Design, Innovation, Pacing, & More!

• Sessions Formats: One-on-One Coaching, Small Group Activities, New Teacher Orientations, Lateral Entry Mini-Camps, & More!
  
  

College Readiness & Advising

Marlow Artis served as the only Upward Bound Director in a K-12 NC School District. In this role, he used a Department of Education federal grant to close opportunity gaps through a year-round comprehensive college readiness framework. Robust experiential learning activities drove the Weekly After School Academies, Monthly Saturday Academies, and RISE UP: The 6-Week Summer Academy (Non-Residential/Residential Phases). During his two year tenure, the Upward Bound scholars traveled over 7500 miles to 23 colleges/universities. They spent 6-weeks on the campuses of UNC-Wilmington and East Carolina University. All of the programming transpired outside of school time (evenings, weekends, teacher workdays, holidays, and summer). College Readiness programming is available for students, parents, and staff members. Contact Marlow Artis for details.

• Topics Include: Selecting the “Right Fit” College or University, Financial Aid, SAT/ACT Prep Sessions, Scholarships, Shifting Student/Staff/Parent Mindsets, Developing a After School Academy, Academic Advising, Gap Years, & More

• Session Formats: PD for Guidance Counselors, Faculty Meetings, Department Meetings, Team Meetings, Student Assemblies (Large/Small), Virtual College Tours, Parent College Tours

English/Language Arts

At the core of Marlow Artis’ career is English/Languages Arts. He approaches all aspects of education through a literacy framework. He was a member of the Data Review Team when NC revised the Standard Course of Study, and he was on the Implementation Team when Cumberland County Schools prepared for the Common Core State Standards. He has shared research-based practices with hundreds of students and teachers.

• Topics Include: Standards-Aligned Instruction, Differentiation, Project-Based Learning, Culturally Relevant Texts (Books as Windows & Mirrors), Interdisciplinary Units, Innovative & Creative Lessons, Global Connections & Exposure, Presentation Skills, Writing/Vocabulary Development, Incorporating Literacy Across the Curriculum, & Embedding College Readiness in the Instructional Framework

• Session Formats: District PD Days, Department Meetings, Team Meetings, One-on-One Coaching, & Small Group Support

Experiential & Service Learning

Experiential Learning allows students to apply what they have learned in the classroom setting as they activate their prior knowledge through full immersion of the content. As the Upward Bound Director for Sampson County Schools, Marlow Artis witnessed deeper engagement through the facilitation of 69 Experiential Learning field trips. Service Learning has been linked to higher grade performance as well higher self-esteem. Contact Marlow Artis to help you incorporate Experiential & Service Learning in your settings or to spearhead the implementation for your district.

• Target Audience: District Administrators, School Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Student Leaders (SGA, PGC, FFA, FBLA, Etc.)

External Development & Strategic Partnerships

Throughout his career, Marlow Artis has secured over $75,000 in goods and services through the development of numerous strategic partnerships with entities such as the Goodwill Community Foundation, SAS Institute, Betabox, Code the Dream, nonprofits, and several businesses. By garnering these resources, he has been able to positively impact students in urban, suburban, and rural settings. In this session, educators learn best practices to engage local and at large community partners through the distribution of sponsorship letters and other external development materials.

• Target Audience: District Administrators, School Administrators, & Teacher-Leaders

Field Trip Planner

Marlow Artis has planned over 100 field trips that are aligned to the standards, embedded within thematic units, and engaging for students. His students have visited places all over North Carolina including the Biltmore Estate to Sound to Sea. If you want an organized field trip planned from pre-trip activities to post-trip activities, feel free to contact Marlow Artis. Arrangements will be managed offsite while trip overviews can be scheduled virtually or face-to-face.

• Services Include: Pre-trip Materials, Food Arrangements, Hotel Accommodations, Post-trip Materials, Parent Meeting Outlines, Financial Planning & Budgeting Specifics, Itineraries, and etc.

Keynote Speaker

Marlow Artis has served as a Keynote Speaker at Beginning Teacher Symposiums and Induction Ceremonies at UNC-Pembroke, Western Carolina University, North Carolina State University, and UNC-Wilmington. He has also spoken at graduations, career and college fairs, and other edifying functions.

Topics Include: Equity, Opportunity Gaps, Engagement, Expectations, Student Motivation, Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy, Resiliency, College Readiness, Creativity, Innovation, Experiential Learning, & More

Target Audience: Schools, Districts, Universities, Churches, Government Agencies, Community Centers, Civic Groups, & More

Leadership Development

Marlow Artis has planned leadership retreats for students and staff members alike in serene locales that are conducive to renewal, recommitment, and revival. Schools and offices can also be the site of relevant and active leadership development that we leave participants feeling inspired. All sessions will be aligned with school improvement initiatives, strategic plans, priority goals, and program objectives.

• Target Audience: District Administrators, School Administrators, Teacher Leaders, Student Leaders (SGA, PGC, FFA, FBLA, Etc.)

Professional Coaching

Preparing to enter the classroom whether its as a preservice teacher or residency teacher, it is important to acquire the necessary skills to excel in the profession. As a well-connected educator, Marlow Artis will provide novice teachers with coaching through mock interviews with veteran teachers and administrators as well as ongoing support as it relates to selecting a position, school dynamics, and other professional responsibilities.

• Topics Include: Mock Interviews, Pre-Employment Services, & Communication/Leadership Development for Classified Employees

• Target Audience: Individuals, Schools, Districts, & Universities

Saturday Academies

Engaging students in hands-on and relevant activities during outside of school time can enhance performance during school time. Marlow Artis has facilitated and arranged many Saturday Academies for students in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Saturday Academies can be scheduled weekly, monthly, or quarterly based on a school or district’s needs.

• Topics Include: Coding/STEM, English/Language Arts, Career Development, College Readiness, SAT/ACT Prep Sessions, Arts Integration, Hidden History, & More

• Locations: Host School(s), Community Centers, Public Libraries, Galleries, & a Plethora of Experiential Learning Locales

Small Group Instruction & Tutoring

Providing high-quality aligned small-group instruction and tutoring can close academic skills gaps for struggling learners as well accelerate growth for advanced learners. Marlow Artis created culturally-responsive and standards-driven small group activities as an Academic Support Specialist with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Upward Bound Director with Sampson County Schools. Academic Support can be scheduled weekly, monthly, or quarterly as part of a school or district’s tiered MTSS framework.

• Topics Include: Extended Academic Activities, Mindfulness, Study Skills, Organization, Time Management, Direct Instruction, Experiential Learning, & More

• Session Formats: One-on-One Meetings & Small-Group Activities

Special Event Planning

From School-wide Transformative Curriculum Nights to Indoor Picnics, Marlow Artis has orchestrated comprehensive and organized events that remain with families, students, and teachers for many years.

• Options Include: Themed Curriculum Nights, Academic Banquets, Indoor Picnics, Community Yard Sales, Trunk Shows, Scholarship Dinners, Beginning Teacher Celebrations, & More

No event is too big or too small!

Summer Academies

Reducing the summer slide is paramount as it relates to closing opportunity gaps. Marlow Artis has experience designing summer programming for elementary students to recent high school graduates.

• Topics Include: Multi-week Residential Experiences on College Campuses, Community College-Based Camps, Summer Writing Institutes, and Elementary/Middle School Camps with a Balanced Curriculum (Academic/Enrichment). All activities are aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.

• Session Formats: 1/2 Day, Full Day, Residential, STEM, Literacy-Based, Etc.

Team & Culture Building

Cohesiveness and trust are fundamental components of school culture and climate. Sessions will be aligned to school improvement goals and district strategic plans.

• Topics Include: Communication, Collaboration, Relationship-Building, Critical/Strategic Thinking, & More

• Session Formats: Faculty/Staff Meetings, Grade Level Meetings, Department Meetings, Student Assemblies, or Parent Gatherings

2014 Testimonial from Dovey Coe Author: Frances O’Roark Dowell

• “Mr. Artis is one of those magic teachers. Did you every have a magic teacher growing up? If you’re a teacher or librarian, I bet you did. The magic teacher is one who made learning fun, but who also pushed you to work harder and think harder. The magic teacher is the one who made you realize you were smarter than you ever knew. Smarter, maybe, than your test scores would lead you to believe.”

• “Because of Mr. Artis, the sixth graders of South View Middle School have their own signed copy of the visiting author’s book. Because of Mr. Artis, these kids know that books are special and important. Because of Mr. Artis, these kids are readers and some will be writers.”

• “Mr. Artis is a magic teacher. Every kid should be lucky enough to have one.”