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 Donna Burrus has added and Clip Art Station to their wishlist Oct 13, 2010

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Here is the technology that Donna Burrus has acquired through Digital Wish:
Dell Classroom Netbook Bundle - Latitude 2110, Printer, Ink, MS Office, 3-Year Warranty, Webcam, Free Shipping and More!
Ms. Donna Burrus
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Fayette Academy
Hometown:
Memphis, Tennessee
Class Information:
Room Number: Biology Lab
Students per Class: over 500
Class Description:
I conduct hands-on labs for 4 -6 grades, anatomy and physiology, physical science, biology I, biology II, AP biology. I also sponsor the national award Ecology Club. We recently won the prestigious SeaWorld Busch Garden's Environmental Excellence Award and will spend part of our prize money purchasing a dell netbook bundle so my students can take it home to work on projects.
Position:
Outdoor Classroom Curator/Biology Lab Instructor/EcologyClub Sponsor
Needs:
We are in need of a flip camera for video contests and to create videos for their outreach projects. The mission of the club is to promote environmental stewardship and our love of nature.
My Philosophy:
I recently was selected as the West Tennessee Environmental Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Environmental Educators Association. I have been recognized as the three time NEED High School Teacher of the Year in Tennessee for my club's energy projects. I don't just believe, I know student's can bring about positive change by educating themselves and others of the challenges we face as a nation and as a world. Please help me help the young leaders of tomorrow make a difference by doing something!
Personal Information:
About Me:
Avid nature lover and horsewoman. Have been in education for over 18 years.
College and Degrees:
Memphis State University HonoraryDoctrate from the United States Air Force
Activities:
Tennessee Environmental Education Association Board Member TennesseeDepartment of Economic and Community Development Energy Division Teacher Energy Educator in the summer Former Southeeast Regional Center for Drug Free Schools and Communities Board Member Fromer Parents Research Institute for Drug Education Board Member Former National Gardening Association Board Member Master Gardener Program
Favorite Books:
Silent Spring
Favorite Quotes:
"What you do to Mother Earth, You do to her sons and daughters." Chief Seattle
Interests:
Mother of 3 grown children and soon to be grandmother. Avid gardener and outdoors woman. Love horses and nature.
Employment History:
Fayette County Schools Fayette Academy
Why Do I Teach?:
I inspire young people to make a differnce in the world. I empower students to be the change and to reach out to our community and the world.
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 87 %
     Hispanic: 5 %
     African American: 2 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 5 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 300 students