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 Mr. Parsons We love using our smart pen in class so much, we are getting a second one through Digital Wish! Mar 03, 2011
 Parsons Parents has donated $60.00 to James Parsons Feb 11, 2011
 laura diedrich has donated $75.00 to James Parsons Oct 11, 2010
 James Parsons has added and Clip Art Station to their wishlist Sep 18, 2010
 Mr. Parsons Thanks for all the donations! Sep 18, 2010
 Anonymous has donated $50.00 to James Parsons Sep 18, 2010
 James Parsons has donated $50.00 to themself Aug 29, 2010

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Here is the technology that James Parsons has acquired through Digital Wish:
8GB Echo™ smartpen Education Bundle
Flip UltraHD™ 120-minute Camcorder 2-for-1!, Flip Ultra™ 120-minute - 2 for $150
Flip UltraHD™ 120-minute Camcorder 2-for-1!, Flip Ultra™ 120-minute - 2 for $150 from Anonymous
Mr. James Parsons
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james.parsons@mnps.org
Meigs Magnet School
Hometown:
Celina, TN
Class Information:
Room Number: 213
Students per Class: 28
Class Description:
Mr. P's class is a self-contained, looping 5th - 6th grade class.
Position:
teacher
Needs:
Technology needs are always present. As new technology arrives, and older technology changes, we try to change, too.
My Philosophy:
Every student can be the best!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching 20 years in 5th and 6th grades in Metro-Nashville Public Schools. I have taught at three middle schools: Brick Church Middle School, Jere Baxter Middle School, and Meigs Magnet School. I coach wrestling and have been fortunate to receive several teaching awards and grants. I work with professional development initiatives thoughout the state of Tennessee and have presented nationally over the years.
College and Degrees:
David Lipscomb Unitversity TennesseeState University
Activities:
NCTM NSTA TEA PAEMST
Favorite Books:
Freak the Mighty
Favorite Quotes:
"It is better to have a B student with an A attitude than an A student with a B attitude!" - Jessie Stewart
Interests:
Running Exercising/Weighttraining Biking Webdesign
Employment History:
Brick Church Middle School: 1991-2000; 2002-2003 Jere Baxter Middle School: 2000-2002 Meigs Magnet School; 2003-present
Why Do I Teach?:
I empower young people to achieve to their ultimate potential!
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 20 %
     Average: 20 %
     High-achiever: 60 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 40 %
     Hispanic: 10 %
     African American: 30 %
     Asian: 20 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 20 %
Average number of students in class:: 28 students
Number of students I teach:: 28 students