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Mrs. Caroline Kaplan Schwind
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Temple Hill Academy
Class Information:
Room Number: 222 & 235A
Students per Class: total 110-130
Class Description:
I teach English Language Arts with a focus on 21st century literacy skills to students who struggle.
Position:
ELA
Needs:
We are in need of classroom computers. My students need access to computers to bridge the technology divide that hinders their achievement.
My Philosophy:
The poorest and most vulnerable students deserve the best teachers.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a proud teacher who feels blessed to work with amazing children every day.
College and Degrees:
BA English-Cornell University MA Adolescent Ed- Mount Saint Mary College
Activities:
I feel passionate about putting technology into the hands of my students and inspiring my students to think of themselves as readers and writers.
Favorite Books:
The Catcher in the Rye, Catch-22, 1984, Little Women, Watership Down, Hamlet, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, To Kill A Mockingbird, The House On Mango Street, The Godfather, All But My Life
Favorite Quotes:
"The Empire tries to control outer space, the Jedis try to control inner space and that is the fundamental difference between the sides of the force." “The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.” "Stay Gold"
Interests:
animal advocacy, especially for pitbulls, dancing, cookingdelicious and healthy meals, spending time with family and friends, learning and using new technology, reading books that make me laugh and cry, stand up comedy
Employment History:
I have been a proud educator in the Newburgh City School District since 2006
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach to empower and inspire my students
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 80 %
     Average: 10 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 5 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 20 %
     Hispanic: 58 %
     African American: 22 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 79 %
ESL Enrollment:: 34 %
Average number of students in class:: 22 students
Number of students I teach:: 110 students