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Ms. Darcy White
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Peoria Transition Center
Hometown:
Chandler, AZ
Class Information:
Room Number: 122
Students per Class: 20
Class Description:
American and World History Classes, alternating Gov't and Economics classes, and now a Media Technology class. Alternative school in a public district- we PRIDE ourselves, on relationship, relationship, relationship with our students. Students may not be able to "handle" comprehensive (30+ per class) high schools with thousands of students. We work one-on-one with our kids- we KNOW them. In year four, we now have friends and siblings of past students attending PTC because of our prorgam! We help those kids and schools who do NOT fit together~ and we achieve our goals of graduating kids and furthering student achievement.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
We have almost -0- dollars for electives and could use money for art supplies (new art teacher/program),and my media class could use their own camera equipment (digital cameras and tripods)and "desktop" studios in which to film. Any and ALL help is greatly appreciated in helping our kids realize their potential.
My Philosophy:
All students/kids CAN achieve: it takes teacher AND school commitment. We, at PTC, take students others schools cannot, or do not have time, to handle/teach/inspire. Webelieve, and I personally believe, if a child wants to learn, they can- with the rights tools, incentive and support, in and out of school.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Teaching for 11 years- started in Jacksonville, FL Taught 3 yrs on the Navajo Reservation in northern AZ. Now teaching in the Phoenix Valley (of the sun!)- my 4th year at the PTC- where i love my job, my co-workers (all on the same mission), and my students- not always in that order!
College and Degrees:
B.A. History,1997, MEd. in Educational Technology (2005), NAU. Trained in AP Gov't, post-graduate work in Economics.
Activities:
Hanging with BF and dog pack. Reading, watching historically-basedmovies, contemporary and not... Being somewhat politically active: for women, working poor (kiva.org), animals (ASPCA and Humane Society) and environment (Sierra Club)...keeping fit, running our BIG dog, yoga, pilates, cooking (and creating), and feeding my friends/students!
Favorite Books:
Oh gosh! Any Ken Follet, Michael Crichton, The World is Flat, Wikinomics...LipstickJihad...too many to name!
Favorite Quotes:
Politically honest, not politically correct (from my latest AP gov't training).
Interests:
see above!!!
Employment History:
Florida, Arizona- proud to say i passed the subject area exam for secondary high school social studies the FIRST time, in BOTH states! In 11th year teaching.
Why Do I Teach?:
I love learning- and love to pass it on... If I reach a couple of kids/year, in any/all my subjects, I've earned my keep!