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Heavy Duty Headphones, $239.60, 0.00% raised
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I teach students from several different countries who have been in the United States less than 2 years. They begin in my program with an intensive vocabulary curriculum. Part of that program is done through a computer-based program called English in a Flash. The program requires that students use headphones. They will use these headphones daily.
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 Jenny Swick has added and Heavy Duty Headphones to their wishlist Sep 18, 2011
Mrs. Jenny Swick
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jennifer.swick@midlandisd.net
San Jacinto Jr High School
Hometown:
Garland, Texas
Class Information:
Room Number: 303
Students per Class: 33
Class Description:
I teach students who are new to the United States. This year I have students from Chile, Burma, and Mexico. Most of my students are refugees. Many have been involved in jungle warfare in their home countries.
Position:
Newcomers Academy
Needs:
I am in need of 8 pairs of headphones and a video camera. The headphones are needed for our computer-based vocabulary program. The video camera will be used to help the students create a videologue. Specifically we would like to create a video about junior high students experiencing culture shock. It is our hope that this can be used to help other newcomer students process their experiences here in the United States.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am married and have 3 children. My children are 5,7, and 9. I lived in Thailand for several years and taught English to college students.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Health from Texas A&M University Masterof Public Health in International Health from The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Favorite Books:
I don't know where to start. The Space Trilogy - CS Lewis; World Without End; The Host; The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo; Dune; Sophie's World; Byzantium; Twilight; Lord of the Rings; Madeline L'Engle; Dear and Glorious Physician; and more.
Favorite Quotes:
“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” ̵3;Nelson Mandela
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach junior high students who have just entered the country. I currently have 33 students from Chile, Burma, and Mexico. All of my students are LEP. All are at-risk. Most of my student are refugees. I teach because I hope to inspire my students the way they inspire me. My hope is to help them adjust to their new lives in America so that they can achieve all that they hope for and more.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     Hispanic: 60 %
     Asian: 40 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 90 %
ESL Enrollment:: 100 %
Average number of students in class:: 17 students
Number of students I teach:: 33 students