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Mr. Dan Jalbert
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Lied Middle School
Hometown:
Las Vegas, NV
Class Information:
Room Number: 723
Students per Class: 32-35
Class Description:
This year I have all the 7th grade Accelerated Science class students. I offer them advanced opportunities to investigate topics of interest and challenge them to seek deep understandings of our content areas.
Position:
Teacher/Trainer
Needs:
More computers for research and data processing. Probeware and technology for making more accurate recordings of data and ability to download to computer and share with others.
My Philosophy:
Students can achieve so much when given the opportunity. My job is to facilitate their journey of exploration.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Currently working on National Board Certification in Science. Nominated as a Southern Nevada Teacher of the Year, 2006. Past trainer for Regional Professional Development Program. Mentor for new teachers and presentor at a number of teacher training programs.
College and Degrees:
UNLV-Master's/Curriculumand Instruction PacificLutheran University-Bachelors/Business(Human Resource Management)
Activities:
Future City Competition, Explorer's Club, Science Olympiad. Enjoy golf and bicycling.
Favorite Books:
Joy of Science, Joy Hakim. History of Almost Everything
Interests:
Travel to geological sites, rock hounding. Learning how things work. Golf, bicycling.
Employment History:
Clark County Schools 2003-Present YakimaSchool District 2001-2003 R&R Beverage Co. 1996-2001. TacomaSchool District 1993-1995.
Why Do I Teach?:
Satisfaction of seeing students develop in thought and as individuals.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 7 %
     Average: 38 %
     High-achiever: 39 %
     Special Needs: 16 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 35 %
     Hispanic: 28 %
     African American: 13 %