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Southfield High School
Class Information:
Room Number: C209
Students per Class: 50
Class Description:
My students are comprised of 11th and 12th grade special education students with a variety of deficits and/or health impairments that negatively impact their educational performance in the general education curriculum without support.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
My students have the greatest need for supplemental support materials and assistive technology devices to meet the individualized needs of my students so they have the same access and opportunity to meet both State and National educational standards and perform to the best of their ability.
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is born out of the dynamic instruction and training I received during my undergraduate studies. Dr. Elizabeth Johnson's manual "You got to reach 'em, to teach 'em" has been my mantra. I strive meet my students where they are and assist them with understanding the type of learner they are, while promoting a desire achieve. As part of my classroom, each student will feel empowered and respected as learner.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been a certified special education and English teacher for the past 17 years. I love reaching students and motivating them to achieve. My passion for educating students lead me to incorporate technology and start a virtual classroom environment that promotes student-centered learning. Technology is one of the most important tools in education. Instructional, educational, and assistive technology is major key to closing the learning gap, enhancing learning, simplifying instructional tasks, obtaining data to improve and design effective practices. I have completed two degrees in educational and instructional technology. I have worked as an independent consultant for over six years training teachers and administrators. I developed the technology based gifted and talented program for a local school district, conducted district wide professional development day, and wrote a district technology plan in coordination with the district tech team.
College and Degrees:
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science in Education CambridgeCollege - Master of Education (Educational Technology) SaginawValley State University - Educational Specialist (Director of Instructional Technology)
Favorite Quotes:
"Fair is not the same thing for each child, fair is what each child needs to succeed". - Dr. Jody Smith of Eastern Michigan University
Percent of Students are:
     Special Needs: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 5 %
     African American: 95 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 60 %
Average number of students in class:: 12 students
Number of students I teach:: 54 students