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Ms. Amanda Felty
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Orr Academy High School
Class Information:
Students per Class: Around 60
Class Description:
I teach a self-contained history class that has students with cross-spectrum disabilities. We are an energetic group working on improving literacy and critical thinking skills to prepare ourselves for being productive citizens.
Position:
Special Education Teacher
Needs:
My students are high-needs students. Not only do many of them have learning disabilities or behavioral problems, they are also faced with the challenges of their neighborhoods and family life.
My Philosophy:
All students can learn. They may not be in advanced mathematics, but they can learn to be a productive person. It is up to me to guide my students to the skill sets necessary to be an adult.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I grew up in Florida and moved to Chicago to become a teacher. I've worked with students with various disabilities and am hoping to further work towards assisting teachers in developing themselves to be the best teacher they can with students of all levels.
College and Degrees:
B.S. - InterdisciplinarySocial Science - Florida State M.A.T. - Secondary Social Science Ed. - National Louis M.ED - Educational Leadership & Administration - Concordia University
Activities:
Video games, concerts, reading, cooking, etc...
Favorite Books:
The Paradoxical Commandments, The Shock Doctrine, Wicked...
Favorite Quotes:
"If you're looking for beauty, you won't find love... but if you're looking for love, you'll find both."
Interests:
Video games, independent music, art, cooking, social justice, etc.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because everyone deserves a chance to a fair education regardless of abilities.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 98 %
     Special Needs: 30 %
Percent of Students are:
     Hispanic: 5 %
     African American: 95 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 98 %
ESL Enrollment:: 6 %
Average number of students in class:: 28 students
Number of students I teach:: 60 students