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Ms. Karen Sherrod
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Roosevelt Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: E-19
Students per Class: 500
Class Description:
I teach every student in our school once a week in a lab setting. They love to come to computer class. I also teach about 35 students in our Gifted, Talented/ACE program.
Position:
Technology & Gifted/Talented Teacher
Needs:
We are always in need of technology equipment. Staying up with the fast pace of change in technology makes it a challenge to keep our students up to date and prepared for college and the professional work environment.
My Philosophy:
I challenge each student to always strive for their BEST. This is a moving target because they should always have new aspirations. I take them where they are but engage them to move to the next level whatever that might be.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I enjoy time with family and friends. I also love to work in my wood working shop. I even started a graden this summer.
College and Degrees:
I have both a Bachelor and Master's degree in Education.
Activities:
Exercise, hiking, crafts
Interests:
Church, my small group at church, time in the mountains
Employment History:
Over 20 years teaching, Executive Director of a United Way, Advertising Sales for a Radio Station
Why Do I Teach?:
It's something different day because of the many lives that cross our paths. Seeing them light up when they "get it" is amazing. What else can you do that touches our future in so many ways?
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 59 %
     Average: 32 %
     High-achiever: 1 %
     Special Needs: 8 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 43 %
     Hispanic: 51 %
     African American: 5 %
     Native American: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 79 %
ESL Enrollment:: 7 %
Average number of students in class:: 18 students
Number of students I teach:: 500 students