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Alston Middle School
Hometown:
Summerville, SC
Class Information:
Room Number: 320
Students per Class: 8
Class Description:
I teach a middle school PMD ( profoundly mentally disabled) classroom with 8 students, ages ranging from 11-15 years old. Three students are wheel chaired bound, five students are ambulatory.
Position:
Special Education Teacher
Needs:
All of my students are special needs children.
My Philosophy:
I believe all students can learn and achieve great things through dedication and hard work. I believe students need an environment that is safe and that fosters laughter and learning on a regular basis.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am originally from Flushing, Michigan and then moved to North Charleston, South Carolina for a teaching job at Alston Middle School. This is my second year teaching at AMS as a PMD teacher. I enjoy playing with my two dogs, Oscar and Oscar and spending time with my boyfriend Nelson.
College and Degrees:
University of Michigan: BA Fine Arts Ball State University: MA Special Education
Activities:
Volleyball assistant coach
Favorite Books:
The Hunger Game Series by Suzzanne Collins Water for Elephants
Interests:
I enjoy reading and traveling.
Employment History:
Alston Middle School: 2009-2010, 2010-2011.
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 25 %
     Hispanic: 12 %
     African American: 62 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 38 %
Average number of students in class:: 8 students
Number of students I teach:: 8 students