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 Melissa Lybyer has added to their wishlist Oct 16, 2009

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The Digital Wish Deal: 2 for $200 Camera Bundle
Flip Ultra™ 120-minute Camcorder 2 for 1! Flip Ultra™ 120-minute - 2 for $150
Mrs. Melissa Lybyer
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Mansfield Middle School
Class Information:
Room Number: Library
Students per Class: 304
Class Description:
I serve the entire population of our school - 304 students, give or take a few. However, on a weekly basis, I teach information/literacyskills to approximately 135 students who come to me for instruction
Position:
Library Media Specialist
Needs:
We are in need of tools to use for the students to CREATE - things like Flip cameras and the accessories to go with them, digital/still cameras, netbooks, etc...
My Philosophy:
I want our school to be forward thinking ; thinking of what we have that we can do something new and creative with, thinking of what is out there we don't have that we could put to use to teach the different kind of learners we have in today's classroom. I want our students to learn to THINK instead of just memorizing to pass a test or get a certain grade.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am in my 19th year of teaching. Originally I taught social studies, then English and reading. But 6 years ago I got my masters degree to become a library media specialist. I live and work in a small, rural community in Arkansas that doesn't see a lot of its kids go to college. I would like to see that change.
College and Degrees:
B.S.Ed from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR M. Ed from Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Activities:
Member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Chapter for female educators, Member of Gamma Theta Upsilon/GeographicHonor Society, MHS Girls Track Supporter, mother/wife/parent,
Favorite Books:
Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen, Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer, and too many others to list.
Favorite Quotes:
"Everyone needs fans." by Chris Carney
Interests:
Reading, watching our students in various athletic events, cheering for my Razorbacks, singing in the church choir, spending time with my famly.
Employment History:
Taught social studies at West Fork High School in West Fork, Ar, then taught English at Waldron High School in Waldron, Ar, then taught social studies and English at Greenland High School in Greenland, Ar, and am currently the library media specialist, after several years of teaching social studies and English, at Mansfield Middle School in Mansfield, AR.
Why Do I Teach?:
Because there is NO more important job in the world. Everyone who became anyone was influenced by a teacher at some point in their life. I want to make a difference in the life of a child. There is better way to do that than to teach.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 46 %
     Average: 21 %
     High-achiever: 13 %
     Special Needs: 13 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 93 %
     Hispanic: 1 %
     African American: 1 %
     Native American: 2 %
     Asian: 3 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 60 %
ESL Enrollment:: 1 %
Average number of students in class:: 23 students
Number of students I teach:: 136 students