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Mrs. Sue Dowdall
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Williams-Edison Elementary
Class Information:
Room Number: room 21
Students per Class: 60
Class Description:
I team teach with Nancy Murphy with 60 children 2nd and 3rd grades.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
My needs are always to help the at risk child. They are very visual and need material to stimulate their love of core academics. They often have had disappointments in their young educational life and it is important to change their outlook at a young age. I want them to succed in life and will work to provide them with the best materials possible.
My Philosophy:
All children are special and need love and nurturing. They come into the classroom with such diversified backgrounds, but all are seeking one thing: and education in a safe environment provided by a caring teacher. I strive to make the day productive with quality materials. If it is possible, we will achieve it! All children deserve to have the best I can offer them every day with a splash of tender love.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am married and have 7 grown children with 10 beautiful grandchildren. I have been teaching for 35+ years and still love every moment with children and in the classroom.
College and Degrees:
I graduated from Central Michigan University with a teaching degree +15 and have accumulated 81 graduate hours as a reading specialist, counseling, and social work.
Activities:
I love to read , work on the computer, do anything arts and crafts, spend time with my famiy including 5 pomeranians, 3 parrots, 12 finches. I like to travel and see different places.
Favorite Books:
I really enjoy teaching type books, so I can further my education and keep up with the current changes. I also enjoy novels about people's lives and how they overcame problems.
Favorite Quotes:
Never Stop Trying.
Interests:
Hockey, golf, kids, dogs, reading and sewing
Employment History:
I have worked for the same inner city public school district since 1973. Enjoyed teaching grades K-7 throughout the years with a focus mainly on 2nd/3rd .
Why Do I Teach?:
I have always love teaching and seeing the children smile when the "light goes on" for them . Children are very special young dreamers and they give back so much to their teachers.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 93 %
     Average: 20 %
     High-achiever: 10 %
     Special Needs: 10 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 15 %
     Hispanic: 15 %
     African American: 65 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 4 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 99 %
ESL Enrollment:: 4 %
Average number of students in class:: 30 students
Number of students I teach:: 60 students