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 Shaelynn Nordwald has added to their wishlist Jul 02, 2010
Mrs. Shaelynn Nordwald
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A J Martin School
Hometown:
East Prairie, MO
Class Information:
Students per Class: 25
Class Description:
My class is a rural, title 1 school. The classroom population is 95% free and reduced lunch. We are a small, farm community with a population of 3400.
Position:
Classroom Teacher
Needs:
We are in need of a classroom set of response clickers to facilitate formative assessments. This will help with quickly monitoring for understanding and grouping to allow for differentiation of instruction.
My Philosophy:
It is my belief that students need a classroom in which they feel respected and safe in order to demonstrate their full learning potential. Students will live up to what is expected of them. Therefore, it is the teacher's responsibility to set the bar high enough the child must work, but near enough it can be attained. Due to this a teacher must know her students strengths and weaknesses, and demonstrate a caring attitude toward all students.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am in my sixth year of teaching. My husband and I have 4 children. Our oldest is 13, then we have an 11 year old, and 4 year old twins. Our children are all enrolled in the district in which we teach. Due to this, my classroom is not merely a job, but an investment in my community for my children.
College and Degrees:
I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Southeast Missouri State University. I also have a Master's Degree is Curriculum & Instruction from William Wood's University. Finally, I have 30 additional hours above my Master's from Southeast Missouri State.
Activities:
I am Vice President of our district Community Teacher's Association for this coming school year. I am the sponsor of our school's Student Book Club. In addition, I am grade level chair and a member of our school's Professional Leadership Team. I also present new and innovative teaching ideas at the district and state level in order to share ideas with other teachers.
Favorite Books:
My favorite student books are Junie B. Jones, Drums of War, and the City of Ember. My favorite adult author is Lori Wick.
Favorite Quotes:
You can, if you believe you can!
Interests:
I enjoy spending time working on my classroom and spending time with my children. I enjoy going to my children's sporting events whether it be football, basketball, or base/softball.
Employment History:
I have taught the past 4 years in the East Prairie School District. Prior to that I taught for one year at Caruthersville, MO and one year at Matthews, MO.
Why Do I Teach?:
5th grade--all subjects