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Mrs. Meenal Parikh
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Butternut Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: 105
Students per Class: 28
Class Description:
I have 19 boys and 9 girls from age 6 to 8. There is a nice mix of caucasian, Asian, African-American,Hispanic, and Arabic students. Approximately 50% of my class is considered "economically disadvantaged".
Position:
teacher first grade
Needs:
I recently wrote a proposal for a Smart Board and was lucky enough to get one. Next year, there will be 2 students in wheelchairs who will be mainstreamed into the first grade classroom. I would like to request an Airliner so that my physically challenged students can access the Smart Board that they otherwise would not be able to reach.
My Philosophy:
I believe that inside all children there are unknown talents and hidden strengths that need to be uncovered and nurtured by caring educators. These teachers will recognize that all children learn differently and will differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I was born in India but have been raised in the U.S. I have worked as a counselor in Cleveland (OH) and the Bronx (NY). Teaching is my first love and because I came into it later in my life, I have a better understanding of child development and parenting issues.
College and Degrees:
B.S. from University of Toledo M.Ed. from Cleveland State University Certificationin Elementary Education from Urbana University, Urbana, Ohio
Activities:
I serve on several committees as a teacher and a parent in my district. I am also on the Fair Housing Board for the suburb I live in. I volunteer as an interpreter when needed.
Favorite Books:
Wuthering Heights, The Kite Runner, The BeeKeeper's Story, The Daily Five, Reading with Meaning
Favorite Quotes:
The smallest deed is better than the grandest intention.
Interests:
Reading, traveling, cooking
Employment History:
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Counselor for 6 years. Business Owner and Manager for 3 years. Teacher for 10 years
Why Do I Teach?:
Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of being a teacher. Cultural issues kept me from pursuing my dream as a first career. But, after having kids of my own, and being given a chance to go back to school, I jumped at the opportunity to get my teaching certification. I love teaching first graders because the amount of growth they show in only 10 months is monumental and makes everything worthwhile. The kids keep me young at heart and everyday, I can't wait for the next day to start so I can teach again.