I teach a class that is comprised of both regular education students and special needs students. I practice the inclusion model, and students work hard to meet grade level expectations.
Position:
Classroom Teacher
Needs:
Our class can use craft supplies,and inexpensive/used laptop computers with powerpoint and MS word installed. We utilize a 50 inch plasma tv (Purchased with teacher funds)to do Presentations, and it would be nice to have more than one computer.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching for six years. I am forty-five years old and retired from transportation industry.
College and Degrees:
University of Nevada, ABD Ed.D. Expected graduation 12/2008
Nova Southeasern University, MS. Ed. 2004
Webster University, M.B.A. 2000
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. B.A. Economics and B.S. Industrial Relations.
Activities:
I am currently working on my dissertation for Ed.D. in Leadership, and I teach people how to fly. I am Chairman of the RTI Team at Bonner, and serve on several other school committees.
Favorite Books:
Sum of All Fears-Tom Clancy
Sahara-CliveCussler
there so many, so I don't really have a favorite.
Favorite Quotes:
"I have not begun to fight," Patrick Henry
Interests:
Aviation, Astronomy, Better teaching methods, Computers, Photography, and many other things.
Employment History:
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV.:Literacy Specialist, Kindergarten, 2nd. Grade, and currently 3rd grade.
Silver Mountain Products, Inc. 1990-2002 President and CEO
Smith's Food and Drug, Inc. 1984-1990 Manager
United States Navy reserves 1984-1990, HM2
Thriftymart and Smith's Food and Drug, United Parcel Service 1977-1984
Why Do I Teach?:
I truly enjoy the time I get to spend with children, and the challenge of meeting their diverse needs. I believe My ability to relate life experiences to to work they must do is a benifit.