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HP Chromebook 14, $945.00, 0.00% raised
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Single Unit Why I need this:
My students don't have access to computers for assignments as readily as I would like. We have to share a computer lab with five other classrooms, and many times, we don't have access when an assignment or project is going on. This makes planning a struggle, and many times we aren't able to complete projects as timely as we would like. I have purchased five Chromebooks for my classroom with my own money. If I had another five, students would be able to be 2:1.
Quantity: 5 Price: $189.00

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Halfway Elementary School
Hometown:
Conway, MO
Class Information:
Room Number: 32
Students per Class: 21
Class Description:
My class is a filled with students living in a rural community. I demand respect from my students, and they readily accept and crave it themselves. They aren't always quiet and attentive students, but they love learning, are creative, and are like sponges for knowledge. They are very appreciative of everything that I do for them.
Position:
6th Grade Teacher
Needs:
Even though my student's lives are rich from growing up in a country environment, they often times lack resources that would be more readily available in a larger school or in a city where resources are closer to them. My students lack technology resources, and supplies.
My Philosophy:
All children can learn and grow if they are provided with a safe environment in which to do so. It is the responsibility of educators to provide them with this. Educators need to do this by having strong classroom management, high expectations, and stress accountability. Tom Peters once said, “Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders”. It is our job as educators to create more leaders that will become productive citizens later in life. The world that we live in today is full of change and students must be able to grow and adapt to change. As educators, we must help our students become problem-solvers and lifelong learners, so they will always be able to compete in this world. They must have the ability to understand technology, work well with others, and be conscientious citizens in their communities. Educators need to encourage their students to be morally and socially strong influences on others.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have lived and worked on our family farm for the past 27 years, along with my husband and three children. Five years ago, I achieved my professional dream, and became a 6th grade teacher.
College and Degrees:
Associate of Arts Degree in Teaching: Ozarks Technical Community College BachelorDegree in Elementary Education: Missouri State University MasterDegree in Administration: Southwest Baptist University SpecialistDegree in Educational Administration: currently enrolled in Missouri State University
Activities:
Anything school related Church Researchon anything that might help motivate students
Favorite Books:
City of Ember Outsiders Junctionof Sunshine and Lucky Teach Like Your Hair is on Fire
Favorite Quotes:
Maya Angelou — 'At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.' African proverb-'It takes a village to raise a child' Confucius-'I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand' 'Be the change you want to see in the world'
Interests:
Spending time with my family. Reading Traveling Anythingoutdoors or nature related Aquaponics Technology Church
Employment History:
Self-Employed- 27 years United States Postal Service-RCA and PMR- 4 years Halfway Elementary-5 years
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love children, and I love the challenge of inspiring them to become lifelong learners. I love having the opportunity to instill the necessity of good citizenship in them, and the necessity for respect for themselves, their classmates, their school, and their community.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 60 %
     Average: 32 %
     High-achiever: 8 %
     Special Needs: 20 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 95 %
     Hispanic: 2 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 55 %
Average number of students in class:: 21 students
Number of students I teach:: 21 students