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Ms. Cathy Jackson
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Bowen Elementary School
Hometown:
Louisville, KY
Class Information:
Room Number: 115
Students per Class: 29
Class Description:
I currently teach a 5th grade Advance Program class at Bowen Elementary. These are students that learn at a higher level and need challenging curriculum and projects.
Position:
5th Grade AP Teacher
Needs:
I started a class podcast last year and need the technology to help it become successful. With only 1 camera and 29 students, it is difficult for all of the students to be reporters and camera operators.
My Philosophy:
All children can learn regardless of socio-economic status, learning disabilities, family issues, family status, etc. Given the opportunity to learn in exciting, fun classrooms, all children can succeed!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a 41 year old mother of 2. My oldest (stepson) is 23 and will graduate from college in December. My youngest is 13 and is in the 8th grade.
College and Degrees:
I received my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Elementary Education from Indiana University Southeast. I received my Principal Certification from Indiana University Southeast as well.
Activities:
I love to watch my boys play baseball, travel, and above all...read!!
Favorite Books:
I love books by Karen Kingsbury, a Christian author.
Favorite Quotes:
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.
Interests:
Church, volunteering at my son's school, music
Employment History:
I have taught for the Jefferson County Public Schools for 17 years. The last 12 years have been spent at Bowen Elementary School.
Why Do I Teach?:
I have always been a teacher, even when I was younger, I was the teacher. I believe in our future, and our future is our children. Our children need the skills to help them be self-sufficient adults. Our future is the digital world and our children need to be proficient in working with technology.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 30 %
     Average: 40 %
     High-achiever: 25 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 66 %
     Hispanic: 3 %
     African American: 24 %
     Asian: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 30 %
ESL Enrollment:: 10 %
Average number of students in class:: 24 students
Number of students I teach:: 29 students