JOE LANDON, Columnist - Collier Citizen - Marco Eagle's Department

About JOE LANDON

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Biography

Joe Landon is Executive Director of Communications Services for the School District of Collier County and keeps Citizen readers updated on what’s happening in local schools with his weekly “Class Notes” column. He may be reached at landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us, or by phone at 239-377-0180. Joe was a TV and radio broadcaster for 30 years prior to joining the district in 1998. He is also the former general manager of WSGL radio (CLASS 103 FM). Among other responsibilities with the Collier school district, Joe manages the Education Channel, Comcast cable 99 and online at www.collierschools.com. Naples has been Joe's home for 22 years. A native of South Bend, Indiana, Joe worked in radio in Joliet, Illinois, and then spent 19 years working for TV and radio stations in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Niles, Michigan. Joe is a graduate of Columbia College, Chicago.

Position History

Columnist - Collier Citizen
02/17/2006 - current

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Class Notes: Superintendent hosting town hall meeting to explain referendum Published 03/22/2012 at 11:53 a.m.
There isn’t a day that goes by where we don’t read or hear about Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul or President Barack Obama. While November’s general election day is still a few months away, we’re already focused ...
Class Notes: Making science come alive for district’s students Published 09/22/2011 at 4:54 p.m.
We like to say that our science department makes science come alive for our students. That’s truer than ever because of the sharp focus on science instruction this year both here and across the state. If you are a parent ...
Class Notes: More advice on keeping children thinking during the summer Published 06/14/2011 at 2:10 p.m.
The average loss of knowledge for a student is 18 percent during the summer break and maybe as much as 30 percent for English language learners. We established that last week as we shared ways you can help keep learning ...
Class Notes: Even though summer is here, learning shouldn’t stop Published 06/10/2011 at 6 a.m.
School’s out for the summer as of yesterday. It’s officially summertime for our students. But even though classes won’t be in session again until August 22, that doesn’t mean learning needs to stop for 11 weeks.
Class Notes: 2,600 Collier County seniors graduating today Published 05/31/2011 at 2:13 p.m.
The song lyric goes, “It’s a time for joy, a time for tears, a time we’ll treasure through the years. We’ll remember always, graduation day.” And today is graduation day for about 2,600 seniors graduating from one of our Collier ...
Class Notes: U.S. Marines magazine features article on Naples alternative school Published 05/23/2011 at 4:50 p.m.
They say “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” but unless you are a Marine, my guess is that you don’t read “Leatherneck,” the magazine of the U.S. Marines. As unlikely as it may seem, there’s a piece in this month’s ...
Class Notes: ‘Get Help Clinic’ helps Golden Gate families in need Published 05/17/2011 at 12:12 p.m.
We told you last week about all of the folks the Collier County School Board would be recognizing at this week’s board meeting — the volunteers of the year and employees of the year. One of our community recognitions highlighted ...
Class Notes: School Board to name employees, volunteers of the year Published 05/10/2011 at 10:48 a.m.
Next Tuesday’s School Board meeting will be all about the people who make education happen here in Collier County — the employees and volunteers. Together, they help make our world go ‘round.
Class Notes: High school students produce PSAs for state contest Published 05/03/2011 at 2:51 p.m.
What’s super about public schools? Sure, I’d like to hear what you think (send me an email at landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us), but I also want you to know that the same question was posed to Florida’s high school students recently by the ...
Class Notes: Tune into the Education Channel for Golden Apples and more Published 04/25/2011 at 4:55 p.m.
Six of our outstanding teachers will literally be in the spotlight, on stage at the Phil, during the Education Foundation of Collier County’s 21st Annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday (May 3rd).

Class Notes: Find summer activities for students on school district website Published 05/23/2013 at 12:37 p.m.
There's just a week and two days left in the 2012-2013 academic school year (even less with Monday being Memorial Day and with the early dismissal of our students on the three last days of school, May 31, June 3 ...
Class Notes: Outgoing high school seniors share their opinions with superintendent Published 05/16/2013 at 12:31 p.m.
"Teachers make learning fun," "Wish there was less testing" and "The whole high school experience was awesome!" These are just some of the comments made by high school seniors sitting down and chatting with our superintendent, Kamela Patton.
Class Notes: School district asking for digital donations for BYOD program Published 05/08/2013 at 3:48 p.m.
I'm guessing you know by now that we'll be inviting students in 11 of our "phase one" schools to bring their own smartphones and tablets to school as we begin implementing our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program in August.
Class Notes: Learn what Common Core means for students at upcoming information session Published 05/02/2013 at 11:02 a.m.
Lots of talk these days about Common Core — the Common Core State Standards which are coming down the pike.
Class Notes: Lorenzo Walker students on cutting edge of Farm-to-Table program Published 04/25/2013 at 1:17 p.m.
So, how does your garden grow? The old "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" nursery rhyme is running through my head in asking the question, and I don't know that I ever really understood what silver bells and cockle shells were doing ...
Class Notes: Collier superintendent asked to help bridge the digital divide for nation's students Published 04/18/2013 at 11:49 a.m.
We like to think of our school district as being a leader when it comes to technology, enjoying a two-students-to-one computer ratio for one thing.
Class Notes: Blogs and posts and tweets, oh my! Published 04/11/2013 at 1:49 p.m.
Social media will be in the spotlight as we welcome you to our next Parent Academy meeting. It'll be held from 6 to 7 p.m. this Tuesday (April 16) at the Greater Naples YMCA over on Pine Ridge Road.
Class Notes: With FCAT quickly approaching, give kids the positive boost, sleep and food they need Published 04/04/2013 at 12:30 p.m.
The excellent teaching that's taking place — the engaging lessons being taught — in the classrooms of our 49 schools each day, it's all based on what are billed as the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.
Class Notes: School district leaders praise Gov. Scott for his visit, School Recognition Program Published 03/28/2013 at 3:27 p.m.
"It was great to see the highest ranking government official in Florida take such an active role in personally coming to be with us to share in the joy of high academic achievement for our students and staff."
Class Notes: Getting ready to roll out school district's new strategic plan Published 03/21/2013 at 3:59 p.m.
Where would we be without our GPS, MapQuest, or one of those old fashioned road atlases we all used just a few short years ago? We'd be lost, struggling to find our way to wherever it is we need to ...