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 Mark Ledyard has added to their wishlist Nov 16, 2012

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Single Hotspot Donation for Mobile Beacon's 4G LTE Internet Service for Schools
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Early College High School
Hometown:
Tyler, TX
Class Information:
Students per Class: 125
Class Description:
AVID 2, Personal Financial Literacy, Economics
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
I teach in a school that has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. They are given a Chromebook which is used extensively in all their classes. However, many of my students cannot afford internet access at their homes, and some go to restaurants to find Wi-fi access.
My Philosophy:
I believe students must take ownership of their education. Despite trends that seek to make students "feel good", success is defined by their accomplishments. My job as a teacher is to inspire them to learn, and to provide the tools and the structure so that they can learn.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I enjoy being outdoors; fishing, hunting, camping and canoeing. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
College and Degrees:
University of Texas at Tyler - B.A. in History, with a minor in Social Studies
Favorite Books:
Lord of the Rings, anything by C.S. Lewis, and the classics like A Tale of Two Cities
Why Do I Teach?:
The young people of today are more curious, and more social than ever before. But without a solid, relevant education, they will not be equipped to function in a modern society. The future of our nation depends on our young people, and I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to influence them in a positive way.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 65 %
     Average: 30 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 20 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 35 %
     Hispanic: 30 %
     African American: 34 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 70 %
ESL Enrollment:: 10 %
Average number of students in class:: 25 students
Number of students I teach:: 125 students