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 Shawn Olmstead has added to their wishlist Mar 27, 2011
Ms. Shawn Olmstead
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Winter Springs High School
Hometown:
Orlando, FL
Class Information:
Room Number: 6-205
Students per Class: 140
Class Description:
When my students enter my classroom they can expect to be exposed to language. Not just the one I teach, but as much as I can! Communication is the most basic need of any relationship, I hope to offer my students the tools they need to help foster any future relationship that they may encounter!
Position:
World Language Teacher
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
AA in Interpreting for the Deaf from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock BS in Exceptional Education from the University of Central Florida
Activities:
I am very actively involved as a teacher in my state. I am the lead ASL teacher for my county, I serve on the board for my state ASL organization and serve as a mentor to new ASL teachers. Personally, I am very active with 3 active children!
Favorite Quotes:
"Deaf people can do anything that hearing people can, except hear!" by Dr. I King Jordan first Deaf president of Gallaudet University "Whatwe see with our eyes, we cherish with our hearts" quote from video at Disney's Animal Kingdom Safari ride "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" Walt Disney
Interests:
There are so many things I enjoy, but unfortunately have little time for. I enjoy reading, photography, camping, animals, etc.
Employment History:
I have been teaching American Sign Language for 12 years. My career started at one school where I stayed for 4 years. When the program decreased to 1 teacher, I transferred to my current school where I have been for the past 7 years.
Why Do I Teach?:
I enjoy being the tourguide for my students as they journey to the Deaf world of Eyeth. It is my pleasure to share with them about Deaf people, their language and their culture. The greatest compliment I have ever received is "Mrs. Olmstead I signed with a Deaf person!" as they beam from ear to ear!
Average number of students in class:: 25 students
Number of students I teach:: 140 students