Digital Wish - Profile: Trisha Smith

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Mrs. Trisha Smith

Holy Rosary School
*Class Information:*
Room Number: Computer Lab
Students per Class: 300
Class Description:
I work with all grades and incorporate classroom activities into integrated computer activities. We are currently working on publishing skills using microsoft office software and trying to use digital photography to start a school newspaper that would be student published.
Position:
Technology Teacher
Needs:
We currently have one digital camera that the entire staff shares. We need multiple cameras and a laptop to have mobile access to our publishing needs. We also need a laser printer for our lab that can handle higher volume printing.
*Personal Information:*
About Me:
I have been teaching in an urban elementary setting for ten years. I recently left my position with the public schools to move to a new technology position. This allows me to not only share in my faith and be in the same school as my sons, but also pursue a change of career path that has renewed my enthusiasm about teaching.
College and Degrees:
I earned my B.S. from Ball State University. I am currently working on my Master's Degree.
Activities:
Does on-line shopping count? :) Playing soccer and baseball with my sons, reading, playing piano.
Favorite Books:
Harry Potter, A Wrinkle in Time, My Losing Season by Pat Conroy, We Thought You Would be Prettier by Laurie Notaro
Favorite Quotes:
I hope you know that this will go down on your permanent record. - V.F.
Employment History:
Teacher since 1997.
Why Do I Teach?:
Why WOULDN'T I teach? I get to draw, play music, surf the web, and have recess EVERY DAY!
Percent of Students are:
At-risk: 10 %
Average: 40 %
High-achiever: 50 %
Special Needs: 10 %
Percent of Students are:
White/Caucasian : 85 %
Hispanic: 5 %
African American: 5 %
Asian: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 5 %
Average number of students in class:: 19 students
Number of students I teach:: 255 students