Chad Downs

Teacher Middle School Peer2peer Facilitator @Ann Arbor Public Schools

Ann Arbor, US

I have enjoyed teaching at Ann Arbor Open. The staff is full of caring and hardworking educators. I have learned so much from my colleagues. The students and their families represent all walks of life. I am a better person by being a part of this community. • District Co-Curricular Chair, Ann Arbor Middle Schools• Middle School Athletic Director, Ann Arbor Open Middle School• Lead Teacher, Ann Arbor Open School, K-8• Building Union Representative, Ann Arbor Open School, K-8• Staff Advisor, Ann Arbor Open School, K-8• Social Studies and Math Advisor, Ann Arbor Open School, K-8As an Elementary Teacher with Ann Arbor Public Schools, K-8:• Worked collaboratively with PLC teams to plan and implement instructional project-based and hands-on curriculum, activities and assessments that met state and district standards. • Creates strong parent connections built on trust and integrity.Working with Middle School Focus Study / Ann Arbor Public Schools, K-8:• Instructs and creates integrated thematic studies by combining core curriculum with ideas generated from students’ special interests.

Concordia University-Ann Arbor

Master’s Degree

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - BS