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 Denise Mcilwaine has donated $25.00 to themself Nov 26, 2009
 Denise Mcilwaine has added to their wishlist Nov 16, 2009

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2 AA Flip Brand Battery Pack
Ms. Denise Mcilwaine
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Clark Elementary
Hometown:
Warsaw, Virginia
Class Information:
Class Description:
I teach 50 gifted children both math and science. They are all part of the the technology generation. There isn't an electronic gadget that they don't love! As their teacher, I need to stay one step ahead of them!
Position:
Teacher of Gifted math/science
Needs:
I want my students to video science clips to share with their classmates. I feel that this would be great learning opportunity for them Unfortunately, this type of equipment is not provided for teachers.
My Philosophy:
Science should be hands-on, minds-on. If technology is a way to make that happen, then bring it on!!!
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
Virginia Tech "Go Hokies" BA in El Ed minor in science
Activities:
Member of the marching band "Marching Virginians"
Favorite Books:
Harry Potter series and ALL mysteries
Why Do I Teach?:
My students are future engineers, scientists and doctors. They are all excited, active learners. My students deserve the best that education has to offer.
Percent of Students are:
     High-achiever: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 66 %
     African American: 2 %
     Asian: 30 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 1 %
Average number of students in class:: 22 students
Number of students I teach:: 50 students