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 Lydia Richmond has added Olympus ME-52W Microphone with Noise Cancellation to their wishlist Aug 22, 2009
Mrs. Lydia Richmond
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West Rowan High School
Hometown:
Cleveland, NC
Class Information:
Room Number: 502
Students per Class: 50-79
Class Description:
Sophomores learn world literature and culture; juniors learn Advanced Placement English Language and Composition; and sophomores through seniors learn skills in journalism and broadcast in my journalism course. I have a Promethean board and projector as well as two newer iMacs. My five IBMs are outdated. My students and I are creative with our broadcast creation that we present to the school weekly.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
My broadcast crew is in need of news-quality cameras, microphones, lighting, and computer programs. Currently, we use iMovie - a program that is good, but limited. My crew could also use some newer digital still cameras for capturing sports, school events, and other important shots.
My Philosophy:
All students deserve to have an education enriched with experiences that teach them how to work together, work creatively, think "outside the box," and become culturally literate. Too often, with the constraints of the school system or the budget and technology, students miss out on opportunities to compete with other school systems or global communities.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am married with one daughter, two dogs, a cat, and some fake fish. I love to write, read, paint, scrapbook, and surf the net. If I see a chocolate chip cookie, I'm done for!
College and Degrees:
Undergraduate - Catawba College 2000 BA English Graduate- UNC Charlotte 2006 MA English Education NationalBoard Certified Teacher 2007 Currently pursuing Administrative add-on license at Gardner-Webb University
Activities:
I teach online and helped develop the Credit Recovery English I course for North Carolina Virtual Public School. I am a Teacher Consultant with the UNCC Writing Project. I am the Lead ActivStudio teacher for my school. I have helped with New Teacher Orientation since the summer of 2007. I am a New Teacher mentor. I am the Professional Learning Community coach for my English department. I have been department chair since 2005.
Favorite Books:
I will read any of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. I also just recently finished The Lovely Bones and thoroughly enjoyed the writing.
Interests:
I enjoy making movies and trying to cook!
Employment History:
Bank of America - 1996-2000 West Rowan High School 2000-present
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach to inspire the student that "hates" school. I love to watch the lightbulb turn on!