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Nueces Canyon Elem School
Hometown:
Austin, TX
Class Information:
Students per Class: 41 students
Class Description:
In our small school the teachers are all teach multi-curriculum.I teach7 classes a day. My 7th graders come to my class twice, once for Reading and Technology Application. I have high school students in Desktop Publishing and Digital Graphics and Animation classes.
Position:
Technology and Reading Teacher
Needs:
Nueces Canyon High School has a business department that at this time has the best computers. This program is fortunate enough to have state Tech Prep funding that will allow for some needed supplies and equipment. Since I teach Tech app classes, the funding comes from the district. We do the best that we can with what we have. Cameras, software and Video Cameras are needed to provide a more meaningful program for our students. My goal is to give the students training that will allow them to be successful in their school experience and beyond.
My Philosophy:
"Believe in Yourself-Anythingis Possible"
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am married and have two children, Meagan is in middle school and Sean is married and has two beautiful children. Sarah and Miciaih.
College and Degrees:
Texas A & M-Corpus Christi -MS, Educational Technology June 2000—2002 Texas A & M-Corpus Christi-EducationMajor BBS Education September 1988—May 1990 Southwest Texas Jr. College- June 1986— June 1988 AA Education
Activities:
Yearbook Advisor, Project Wild Facilitator, Girl Scout Leader, Business Owner
Favorite Books:
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein">"Imaginationis more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein
Favorite Quotes:
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein
Interests:
I have many interests, among the few are; creating products on my computer, gardening, crafting, home decor and most important- spending time with my family.
Employment History:
My first adventure at working was at the Light House for the Blind, typing and stuffing envelopes. I learned quickly that this was not my career and left the Light House. I began working at a green house/floral shop. I developed a love of plants and flowers through this experience and continued working at a floral shop for 13 years. Due to relocation I was not able to find a shop near by therefore, I became a business owner and opened my very own flower shop. After 3 years, I decided that a flower shop was not profitable enough, especially in a small town. I closed up the shop and began my college adventure. My first teaching position was in Mathis, Texas. I then moved closer to my home in Camp Wood, TX and have been teaching at Nueces Canyon for over 17 years.
Why Do I Teach?:
There are days when I ask myself the same question,” Why do I teach?” Then I look at my students and realize that there are some that would not succeed if I was not here. I began the education experience because my family needed financial security. My husband is a carpenter, which means that work is not always stable. My 2nd-10 years of teaching were great. (I try to forget my 1st year of teaching) The teaching profession has slowly taken a turn and unfortunately my passion for teaching began to change also. I had to conquer a growing negative attitude. I continue to plunge forward and keep my mind on the joys of the profession. My desire is to give my students the best possible education for a successful life. Without the help of a teacher some students would not make it through high school, once out of high school life becomes more of a challenge for these young adults. I am honored to be one of the few that provides tools for students to work through obstacles that confronts them as they take out on their own.