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R C Edwards Middle School
Hometown:
Clemson, SC
Class Information:
Class Description:
I teach a diverse group of 8th graders, ranging from Honors Algebra I students who are taking a high school credit course in middle school to a special education inclusion class of 8th grade math.
Position:
8th Grade Math Teacher
Needs:
Due to the recession, budget cuts at our school and in our district have significantly reduced available funding for classroom supplies, and I feel that I am not able to provide my students with the technological tools that match the needs of today's society.
My Philosophy:
I believe that school mathematics needs to be based on giving each student mathematical power through the development of problem-solving, reasoning and proof, and communication skills. I view my classroom as a collaborative community in which we explore challenging problem tasks together, developing significant mathematical concepts in context.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am 30 years and will be starting my 7th year teaching 8th grade at my school. I previously taught for one year at the high school level.
College and Degrees:
I have a B.A. in Mathematical Sciences and an M.Ed. in Secondary Education-Mathematicsfrom Clemson University. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Curiculum & Instruction with an emphasis in secondary mathematics from Clemson University.
Favorite Quotes:
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another." ~HelenKeller
Interests:
*developing students' problem-solving skills *incorporatingwriting as a way to develop mathematical reasoning *incorporatingtechnology into the classroom
Employment History:
R.C. Edwards Middle School: 2005-2006 school year to present T.L. Hanna High School: 2003-2004 school year
Percent of Students are:
     High-achiever: 36 %
     Special Needs: 13 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 77 %
     Hispanic: 4 %
     African American: 15 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 3 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 37 %
ESL Enrollment:: 6 %
Average number of students in class:: 32 students
Number of students I teach:: 135 students