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 Sandy Kirkman has added the lesson plan Interviewing a Storm Chaser (role play) Oct 01, 2010
 Ms. Kirkman is filming final projects for Circle of Courage Oct 01, 2010
 Ms. Kirkman using our Flip to create mock interviews of the famous storm chaser Warren Faidley! Sep 30, 2010
 Sandy Kirkman has added to their wishlist Sep 03, 2010

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Here is the technology that Sandy Kirkman has acquired through Digital Wish:
Flip Video Tripod (2)
Flip UltraHD™ 120-minute Camcorder 2-for-1!, Flip UltraHD™ 120-minute - 2 for $150
Flip Ultra™ 120-minute Camcorder 2-for-1!, Flip Ultra™ 120-minute - 2 for $150
Ms. Sandy Kirkman
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sandra.stevens@dmps.k12.ia.us
Orchard Place Campus School
Hometown:
Dexter
Class Information:
Students per Class: 11
Class Description:
The students I work with attend our school for a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Students reside at our campus for an average of 9 months. My class consists of the youngest students on campus. (and my favorite!) They are some of the brightest, funniest, and most resilient individuals I've ever encountered.
Position:
Special Education Teacher
Needs:
We are in need of Flip cameras, new laptops, digital cameras, and MP3 players.
My Philosophy:
A teacher is one of the many learners in the classroom. My job is to help students discover and build on their own strengths. Every child has a gift that can change the world if given nuturing and development.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am currently entering my 13th year of teaching. 12 of these years have been spent working with special needs students. I love helping students discover the ways they learn best, helping them learn new skills, and watching them take off on their own direction.
College and Degrees:
Masters of Special Education- Instructional Strategist II Drake University
Activities:
Playing with my children Workingon the internet Reading,Reading, Reading! Running
Favorite Books:
The Help by Katheryn Stockett Any books by Tory Hayden
Favorite Quotes:
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. " Helen Keller
Interests:
Enjoying life to the fullest!
Employment History:
Des Moines Public Schools- August 2000 to present
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I believe all students have the capacity to achieve greatness. I teach because I learn and grow every day by working with my students.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 100 %
     Average: 50 %
     High-achiever: 50 %
     Special Needs: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 90 %
     Hispanic: 3 %
     African American: 5 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 100 %
Average number of students in class:: 13 students
Number of students I teach:: 11 students