Digital Wish - Profile: Amy Tong


Ms. Amy Tong

Walnut Creek Elementary School
Hometown:
Azle, Texas
*Class Information:*
Room Number: 4-4
Students per Class: 20
Class Description:
Azle is a low socio-economic school. I have a high percentage of special education, special needs, and ELL children. We all work together for the good of each other.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
Our school recently celebrated its 55 year. We love our building, but it is old and out of date. We are constantly trying to upgrade our technology to meet the needs of 21st century children. Most technology that others take for granted, we are desperate for. Even so, we are an exemplary school with high achieving students!
My Philosophy:
Love every kid, every day.
*Personal Information:*
About Me:
This is my 4th year in education. I am a single mom. I love that I am teaching in the same town I grew up in and went to school in. I am actually getting to teach with wonderful people who taught me!
College and Degrees:
I received my BS from TCU in 1997. I am now beginning my Masters of Education.
Activities:
I love to travel and photograph the world.
Favorite Books:
Gregor the Overlander series. City of Ember.
Interests:
Outside of teaching, I love watching Dallas Stars Hockey!
Employment History:
I have always taught at Walnut Creek and I am currently in my 4th year.
Why Do I Teach?:
I love to share a life long love of learning. Everyday I learn more from my kids than I ever thought possible.
Percent of Students are:
At-risk: 30 %
Average: 30 %
High-achiever: 15 %
Special Needs: 25 %
Percent of Students are:
White/Caucasian : 85 %
Hispanic: 10 %
African American: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 40 %
ESL Enrollment:: 5 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 20 students