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Mrs. Gail Ausman
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Piedmont Middle School
Hometown:
San Jose, CA
Class Information:
Room Number: 23
Students per Class: 180
Class Description:
An 8th Grade Science classroom with a couple of sinks, no Bunsen burners, and few supplies. I count on parent donations to keep my program working. This is a regular classroom with an added sink.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
I could use video and still cameras. Also, a document camera would be very helpful so the kids can show there work and experiments to the rest of the class.
My Philosophy:
I love Science and learning, and I try to convey that love of Science and learning to my students.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I use to work in the electronics industry and went into teaching 20 years ago hand have never looked back.
College and Degrees:
Hayward and San Jose State for BS, Masters in Technology, and a teaching credential.
Activities:
Exercises, Traveling, Puzzles, Reading, and teaching.
Favorite Books:
Too many to name-- Novels and Non-Fiction
Interests:
Science, Philosophy, Education, Exercise
Employment History:
Worked in electronics industry and then went into teaching.
Why Do I Teach?:
8th Grade Science
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 50 %
     Average: 40 %
     High-achiever: 10 %
     Special Needs: 10 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 3 %
     Hispanic: 30 %
     African American: 3 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 45 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 50 %
ESL Enrollment:: 20 %
Average number of students in class:: 33 students
Number of students I teach:: 180 students