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Jenkins Middle School
Hometown:
Taos, New Mexico
Class Information:
Room Number: C-107
Students per Class: 150 per quarter; 600 per year.
Class Description:
In Keyboarding for 6th grade: Students learn to touchkey on the keyboard and using all fingers to type efficiently. Students will take weekly keyboarding speed tests. Students work on projects using various programs on the computer. Programs: Timeliner, Inspiration, MicroSoft Word, Student Writing Center, Hyperstudio andMavis Beacon Teaches Typing. •Studentslearn how to retrieve, save, and send assignments on the network. •Students will learn to use the digital camera and insert pictures into their projects •At the end of the quarter they take home a portfolio including their printed projects and progress charts on keyboarding speed tests. ComputersI for 7th grade: Students will be expected to know the keyboard keys and will work on increasing typing speed and accuracy. Students will take weekly speed tests to show progress Studentswill work on more advanced and sophisticated assignments in each of the programs. Programs: Microsoft Word, Inspiration, Publisher, Internet Resources, Power Point and Think.com. In Computers II for 8th grade: Students will work maintaining and improving keyboarding skills and speed learned in previous classes. Studentswill take weekly speed tests to monitor progress. Studentswill expand knowledge with more sophisticated and advanced features on programs they have already learned, and will be introduced to a few new programs. Programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, EXCEL, Publisher, Internet, Photoshop, ANIMOTO, and Paint. Web Design for 8th grade: Students will maintain and improve on touch key skills and will test weekly. Studentswill learn how to design web pages. Programs: Mavis Beacon, Microsoft Word , Paint, Front Page, Photoshop
Needs:
Digital Cameras, Flip-It Camcorders, Memory Card Readers, Memory Cards.
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is to expose as many technology opportunities as possible. Each student works at their own level and works to improve wherever they are. My job is to encourage, motivate, and provide an environment where students are excited about what they learn.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I teach in a middle school and have been teaching for 29 years. I have been in the same district and been involved at a variety of levels in different leadership positions. I am still excited about what I can offer students.
College and Degrees:
New Mexico State Universtiy- BS in Education (1981) Lesley College-MA in Curriculum & Instruction (1999)
Activities:
School Activities: Sponsor of the Weight Room, Newspaper Club, Computer Club.
Favorite Quotes:
"Whether you think you can or think you can't you are probably right." Henry Ford "If we did the things we are capable of we would astound ourselves." Thomas Edison "I think I can, I think I can..." Little Engine That Could "Just believing you can do it goes a long way." Michael Phelps "If you can believe it, you can achieve it." Jesse Jackson
Interests:
Travel; Going to the movies.
Employment History:
Teacher-District 11 Schools - 1981-present. PikesPeak Community College -1987-1990
Why Do I Teach?:
I love teaching the computer classes at our school. For me, it is like playing all day. I love to see the students learn about different technology available to them. It is great to be able to see them get excited about their projects and for them to use their creativity to demonstrate their own styles. At the middle school level that is the key to get that buy-in from the students!
Percent of Students are:
     Special Needs: 6 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 74 %
     Hispanic: 13 %
     African American: 8 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 23 %
ESL Enrollment:: 3 %
Average number of students in class:: 30 students
Number of students I teach:: 255 students