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Mrs. Donna Countryman
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Edgewood Cmty Dev School
Hometown:
Goldsboro, NC
Class Information:
Room Number: 111
Students per Class: 11
Class Description:
This years class is made up of 8 boys, and 3 girls. We have 3 students who are non ambulatory. The students range from moderate to severe/profound mental disabilities. We have 1 teacher, 2 1/2 assistants a foster grandparent as well as another volunteer.
Position:
Special Education teacher
Needs:
The needs in our classroom this year range from students needing total care to students who can read, know their shapes, numbers, colors, etc. These student would learn best with hands on materials such as assistive technology. We have two computers in our classroom, but 11 students. The students could benefit from a white board technology so all students could take part in the teaching of the lessons.
My Philosophy:
My students know what my philosophy is. It comes from the special olympic athlete oath. "Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt". I expect all of my students to try their very best and they will be winners in my eye. They do not have to come in first or win the gold medal each day, but just try their best.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a Christian woman who is married to a wonderful Christian man. It is our second marriage. I have one child with Down Syndrome and he has 3 children grown with 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild due in June 2008. I love to knit,crochet, crafts, scrapbook, garden and swing with my daughter. I am a solo handbell ringer as well as playing with our church sanctuary handbell choir. I teach our youth in the church handbells from 5th grade to 12th. I am an active member in Special Olympics with my daughter. I am also a member to a garden club as well as NC Council of Exceptional Children.
College and Degrees:
B.S. Degree from FSU Panama City Campus in Elementary Education with minor in Special Education.
Activities:
The activities I am involved in are in the section About Me.
Favorite Books:
The Bible, Danielle Steel Books, Fern Michaels, Sandra Brown novels.
Favorite Quotes:
"Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt." Special Olympic Athlete Oath
Interests:
Gardening, knitting, crocheting, craft ideas of all kinds, scrapbooking, photography, etc.
Employment History:
Wayne County Schools from 2003-present. EC Teacher. O'Berry Center for mentally disabled adults - Advocate for consumers.
Why Do I Teach?:
Wayne County Schools - Edgewood community Developmental School in Goldsboro, NC.