Saudi Arabian International School - Bedouin Yearbook (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

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Understanding — the way to a child Refining and enriching the learning experiences in this school was a goal each of these specialists tried to obtain this year. Children in grades PS-3 came with problems or needs which were met by these “understanding” people as nearly as possible. Counselor for the Primary School is Mrs. Patty Bennett. Establishing an office which is “open ” to students and teachers is her goal in her first year here. She hopes that providing early intervention for students with behavioral problems will help them later in school. Nurse Mel to the children in PS-3 is Mrs. Melvina Brown. She is a friend to all the students and invites them to learn about doctors and nurses in her office. Nurse Mel makes it known that she is there when they need her. As a resource teacher for the younger children, Mrs. Torgun Austin enjoys watching their progress. Help is what she provides in her fifth year at SAIS-R. In trying to obtain her goal of helping each student reach grade level in reading, resource instructor Mrs. Debbie Standen works with Zerhan Khan. Mrs. Standen taught junior high resource last year. Special Services 181

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They were smallest in stature, but Largest in size Numbering over 1100 in size, they ranged in age from four to ten. Their instruction was fundamental, first in importance. They were the Primary School. The five grades, PS-3, were led through their first year as a unified group by Principal Scott Chambers and Mrs. Marti VVittnebel, assistant principal. Though they underwent more change and expansion than the other schools, the year ran smoothly for them. Assistant principal Marti Wittnebel receives great satisfaction in helping the “little people. Mrs. Wittnebel has been with SAIS-R, previously as an instructor, since 1976. In his first post as principal, but fourth year at SAIS-R, Mr. Scott Chambers finds that in a school this size “the work is never done.” Ordering, repair requests, parent conferences, and teacher evaluation name a few of his responsibilities. Mrs. Maureen Bowen, primary school receptionist, looks up from proofreading her typing. She assists Mrs. Lloyd in managing the office. Secretary for the Primary School is Mrs. Isabelle Lloyd. Her job is a constant challenge due to the steady growth of the school. 180 Primary School Office

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Services Rendered By Pro’s Correcting speech problems, being on call daily for substituting, or coordinating the all-elementary reading program components were jobs performed this year by a highly qualified group. They bolstered services to students and provided necessary help for teachers. Speech therapist Mrs. Nina Cameron works with students school-wide. In her second year here, she finds satisfaction in helping children overcome speech problems. Mrs. H. Joan Miller, reading facilitator for PS-6 coordinates and organizes the various materials for each reading level. Mrs. Miller has worked in the SAIS-R elementary school for four years. For her next assignment, permanent sub Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith readies the needed materials. Substituting is a demanding job requiring a variety of skills. ►Mrs. Lydia O’Connor, permanent sub, reviews last year’s yearbook to refresh her memory of names and faces. Duplicating aide Mrs. Veronica Sharp prepares to make copies of needed materials. 182 Primary School Specialists