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Mrs. Jo Ann Ray
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Fordland Middle School
Class Information:
Students per Class: 29
Class Description:
There are 29 students who qualify for special education services in the middle school. I do not have all these students at one time. They come from the regular classroom to receive individual help or they receive instruction in the resouce room because they read and work at a low level than their peers.
Position:
Special Ed. Teacher
Needs:
Smartboard, projector, laptops, digital camera lab
My Philosophy:
I believe that all children can be successful in learning. Every student learns differently and to be successful they need to be given the right equipment, strategies, and encouragement.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am the first in my family to graduate from college. I raised my three children and sent them to college before I went back to school to become a teacher, so I am in my fifth year of teaching special education. Two of my children have followed by becoming teachers also.
College and Degrees:
Missouri State University BS Special Education k-12 Cross Categorical WilliamWoods University Masterof Education
Activities:
I enjoy working on the farm with cattle and hay. I also enjoy gardening, cooking, and spending time with my family.
Favorite Books:
I have many favorite books. Two of my favorite authors are Nicholas Sparks, and John Grisham.
Favorite Quotes:
"Today is the first day of your life. Make the most of it."
Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. I enjoy traveling to new places and doing new things.
Employment History:
Fordland Middle School 2005 to present LockwoodHigh School 2004-2005
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I enjoyed raising and being involved with my children's education. I feel that I can have an impact on other children's education, like I had on my children. I would not be doing this if I did not enjoy working with children.