Digital Wish - Profile: Melinda Shaum


Mrs. Melinda Shaum

shaum.melinda@pctc.k12.oh.us
http://www.pctc.k12.oh.us
Pioneer Career & Tech Center
*Class Information:*
Room Number: W-151
Class Description:
Spanish 1,2,3,4 and Facilities Services a career/job development lab
Position:
teacher, mentor, Master Teacher
Needs:
flip cameras (not HD - just regular), a tripod
My Philosophy:
On the first day of school, I tell my students about the possibilities I believe each one can achieve and encourage their efforts. Even on the last day of school, I still teaching, still believing, still encouraging.......
*Personal Information:*
About Me:
married to the most wonderful, Christ centered man in the world!
College and Degrees:
The Ohio State University -1976 Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 2003 Walden - Ph.D (in process)
Activities:
traveling with my husband and pups (a Malti-poo - 'Scampy' and a Maltese 'Daisy); walking; reading; exploring new technology
Favorite Books:
Beyond Jabez, the Bible, 21st Century Skills
Employment History:
Pioneer CTC
Why Do I Teach?:
I enjoying working with, motivating, encouraging and guiding kids toward all the possibilities. So many students only hear what they didn't do right, what needs improvement and how they 'don't measure up'. With encouragement, recognition for what they achieve and support to 'try', my students do amazing things!
Percent of Students are:
At-risk: 10 %
Special Needs: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
White/Caucasian : 100 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 80 %
Average number of students in class:: 14 students
Number of students I teach:: 14 students