Questar III State Aid Planning Specialist Steve Golas knew it was time to make a change in his lifestyle but just needed the motivation to do so.
When Questar III BOCES started the Win to Lose Challenge last fall, Steve decided this was his perfect opportunity. His goal was to not only lose weight (and keep it off) but also to eat healthier and establish a fitness routine.
Three students at Questar III’s Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) have recently become employed at the new A&W Restaurant in Hudson.
Criminal Justice students at Questar III’s Rensselear Educational Center (REC) were visited by the accomplished attorney Michael McDermott.
The Questar III Wellness Committee 2013 “Lose to Win” Weight Loss Challenge is underway and is open to all employees of Questar III. The program is completely voluntary and runs for two five-week sessions.
Career Expo 2013, to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at Birch Hill in Castleton, NY, will focus on careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
The International Center for Workforce and Personal Development is offering numerous Community and Adult Education courses this spring. The diverse selection of courses will be held at Columbia-Greene Educational Center (CGEC) and Rensselaer Educational Center (REC).
The use of technology like Christin Kiernan’s SmartBoard and visual manipulatives such as blocks or counters is part of a program called enVisionMATH used in Questar III grades K-6 math classes. The program, which aligns with the new Common Core Learning Standards, includes multiple teaching approaches based on the student’s intellectual abilities.
After 36 weeks of various training, Ziggy is a certified therapy dog, helping students at Greenville Central School District and Questar III’s Catskill Academy gain the confidence and skills to read out loud.
Questar III BOCES is offering the American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR/AED course for athletic coaches.
The Questar III Mentor Program was developed in 2004 to increase teacher retention and improve student achievement. The program pairs a first-year teacher with a mentor in a non-judgmental and confidential environment
