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Mrs. Jennifer Carroll
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Old Fort Elementary School
Hometown:
Marion, NC
Class Information:
Students per Class: 40+
Class Description:
I serve students in a resource pull-out, in classroom inclusion, and whole class enrichment. I work with students to advance and enhance the classroom curriculum and help them learn to incorporate higher order thinking skills and critical thinking skills into their daily lives. The variety of methods used to facilitate advance learning helps reach more than just our labeled "gifted" students. Technology is the basis for everything I do.
Needs:
Our school is in very much need of a technology "cleanse". I need to have internet access in the hands of each student I work with on a daily basis. Portable access would allow me to open up the world to every student in grades 4-6 as I go into classrooms. Our school needs to work towards become as paperless as possible in order to help heal and protect our environment.
My Philosophy:
I believe we are educating children for a different, possibly unknown tomorrow. At the right of technological change, it is impossible to know what the future holds for today's student. However, what will not change is creativity, flexibility, critical thinking, adaptability, leadership qualities, and the ability to make judgements and draw conclusions. It is important that no matter the curriculum, we enable all students to be self sufficient, life long learners who can and will embrace the challenges of tomorrow.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been an educator in our county for the past fifteen years. Three of these years I taught fourth grade, five years were spent with fifth graders, two years in second and third grades, and five years as an Academically Gifted teacher. Each year I grow to love my job even more! It is a great joy to play an important part in the development of a young child's life. I am honored to continue to do so. My own family consists of my husband, my four wonderful children (all under 12!) our Boxer puppy, and my cat. I am the Youth Director at my church, a new role for me! I enjoy working with children and youth. They have their own special way of molding those around them. Not only do they learn from the adults in their lives, but they certainly teach us as well!
College and Degrees:
Appalachian State University- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Academically and Intellectually Gifted Education Certification.
Activities:
Mother of four, Church Youth Director, Yearbook Advisor, Student Government Advisor, Honors Program Director, Amateur blogger
Favorite Books:
The Alchemist, The House at Riverton, The Thornbirds
Favorite Quotes:
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain
Interests:
Parenting, Learning, Blogging, Reading,Technology-socialmedia, Technology-resourcesfor the classroom
Employment History:
McDowell County Schools Educator: 1997-19994th grade teacher 1999-2004-5th grade teacher 2004-2007Gifted Teacher 2007-2008-2nd grade teacher 2009-2011Gifted Teacher
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I am passionate about learning, children, and making a positive difference in the life of a child. It does not matter the size of the dent my efforts will make, what matters are the ripples!!
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 90 %
     Hispanic: 2 %
     African American: 6 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 67 %
Average number of students in class:: 22 students
Number of students I teach:: 40 students