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Maplewood North Elem School
Hometown:
Cortland, Ohio
Class Information:
Room Number: 218
Students per Class: 19
Class Description:
I currently have a class of 17 students - 7 girls and 10 boys. Our school district is in a low socio-economic area. Our district funding comes from property taxes, we have virtually no business in our rural community. Many families earn their living through agriculture or manufacturing. The economic down turn has led to many of our families losing their homes. My class is combined typical and special needs students, including the physically handicapped as well as autistic students.
Needs:
Digital Camera, Smart Board, Projector, Lap Top
My Philosophy:
I believe all students can learn and that all students deserve equal access to the curriculum. I believe that incorporating technology at an early age is crucial to adequately preparing our students.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been a teacher for 8 years. It is a second career for me. I became involved in education because I love to learn and I strive to instill that love of learning in my students. I am a mother of three and I live in the school district in which I teach.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University - 1988 Master of Education from John Carroll University - 2001
Activities:
Trumbull Area Reading Council TrumbullCounty Leadership Academy Youth Group Leader InternationalReading Association
Favorite Books:
Too many to list.
Favorite Quotes:
The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. Randy Pausch
Interests:
Reading, spending time with my family, working with youth
Employment History:
Warren City Schools 2001-2002, 4th grade teacher MaplewoodLocal School District 2002-present, 4th grade teacher, 2nd grade teacher, and 1st grade teacher Maplewood Local School District 1999-2000 Special Educationi Aide
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love to learn and and want to instill a love of learning and quest for knowledge in my students!
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 20 %
     Average: 60 %
     High-achiever: 10 %
     Special Needs: 10 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 90 %
     African American: 10 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 40 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 19 students