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 JoAnn Irrgang has added and Think About! 1 to their wishlist May 30, 2010
 Ms. Irrgang I am looking for funds to enable more of my students to use computers and assistive devices. I have one computer for all my students as well as my work. Three of my students are non-verbal and need the devices that hook up to the computer. May 30, 2010
Ms. JoAnn Irrgang
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Southern High School
Hometown:
Durham, NC
Class Information:
Room Number: 137
Students per Class: 6-12
Class Description:
We are a self-contained classroom for students with Significant Intellectual DIsabilities. Several are non-verbal and need more technology to communicate. Many have great difficulty with basic skills and need lots of practice.
Position:
Teacher/Special Education
Needs:
We need computers on which to use assistive devices, communication boards, basic skills games and activities and Language activities.
My Philosophy:
Make it fun to learn and remember and you have made a life long learner. Create lessons that include high expectations and social and communicative interaction.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am 52 years old and have been teaching Special Education for 24 years, both in NC and in PA.
College and Degrees:
B.S. in Early Childhood Education B.S. Special Education M.Ed. Corporate Training and Knowledge Management
Activities:
Recycling art group Music, reading, jewelry making, painting,
Favorite Books:
The Fountainhead JanetEvonovich stuff
Favorite Quotes:
Good things come to those who wait.
Interests:
Art, History, pottery, DIY
Employment History:
12 years in PA-Northern Tioga School District 12 years in NC.
Why Do I Teach?:
I like the problem solving ! I also like to be creative and no two days are the same!
Percent of Students are:
     Special Needs: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 10 %
     African American: 90 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 80 %
Average number of students in class:: 10 students
Number of students I teach:: 10 students