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 Angela R. Smith has added to their wishlist Nov 27, 2009
Ms. Angela R. Smith
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Capt John Smith Elem School
Class Information:
Room Number: Activity Room
Students per Class: 440 - Student Body
Class Description:
As the only school counselor, I serve all of the students through school-wide initiatives. As the Nurtured Heart Approach 'Coach' for faculty and staff, professional development and school climate are primary. Character education is integrated throughout the curriculum and parent involvement is of significant concern.
Position:
School Counselor, Nurtured Heart Approach Coach
Needs:
Ways and means to enrich concept and skill building through activities involving creativity, planning, and carrying out tasks. Increase in opportunities for students to become interested in and motivated to pursue training and education to ensure their success.
My Philosophy:
Everyone has what they need within them. My purpose is to help them recognize it, and seize their opportunities.
Personal Information:
About Me:
A school counselor for 20 years and former health and physical education teacher. Twenty years spent in real estate, construction, property development and management. I love photography, music, and dance. As an Advanced Trainer in The Nurtured Heart Approach, and nearing the completion of requirements for my LPC License, I find school to be an extraordinary 'lab' for life.
College and Degrees:
1968: BS - Longwood College, Farmville, VA 1990: MAEd - Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 1995: CAS - Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Activities:
Photography, Music, and Dance
Favorite Books:
The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair, Dance of the Dissident Daughter - all by Sue Monk Kidd Screwtape Letters by C.S.Lewis
Favorite Quotes:
Everywhere you go, there you are.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 65 %
     Average: 80 %
     High-achiever: 20 %
     Special Needs: 20 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 40 %
     Hispanic: 4 %
     African American: 55 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 65 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 440 students