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Mrs. Jennifer Hicks
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Rural Point Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: 24
Students per Class: 24
Class Description:
The computer lab is a place where teachers and students can use the laptops to complete meaningful activities on a daily basis.
Position:
ITRT - Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Needs:
The librarian uses a Student Response system called Turning Point. I have used it with students as well, but it's difficult when we are both trying to plan and use it for lessons. I would love to have a set of CPS clickers(ClassroomPerformance System) . This system allows students to use remotes with PowerPoint presentations, digital worksheets, or a paper copy of a quiz/test. Students can answer questions and teachers can see immediate results through class graphs and by running reports. I would also love to have a SMARTboard in the compuer lab. This type of interactive board would allow students to be involved in lessons in a fun and meaningful way. Programs that are used on a daily basis could be done with a SMARTboard. The tools and resources available through the software would really engage a student and provide new learning experiences which would help to strengthen content knowledge.
My Philosophy:
I believe that all students can learn. They must be given tools to help them succeed as students and later as responsible citizens. I feel it is important for students to learn how to use programs that allow them to be creative and independent. I like to teach skills that can be incorportated into any curricular area for various programs. I love to use engaging tools and a variety of resources when working with students. I want them to understand the content they are learning about and become successful in the future.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a former classroom teacher of 9 years at the K, 1st, and 4th grade level. I have been an instructional technology resource teacher for 9 years at the K-5 level.
College and Degrees:
M Ed. - Early Childhood Education (NK-4) BA - History M Ed. - Administration and Supervision
Favorite Books:
The Twilight Series; I like anything written by Nora Roberts, Danielle Steele, and Fern Michaels; I like books written by Dan Gutman (I have 2 boys who love sports).
Favorite Quotes:
"If you always do what you've always done, then you'll always get what you always gotten. " My high school principal used to say that all of the time!
Interests:
I enjoy walking my dog, gardening, and cooking. I like to take dance classes (tap and jazz) and any type of group class at the gym.
Employment History:
Richmond City Public Schools (5 years as a K and 1st grade teacher); Henrico County Public Schools (4 years as a 1st and 4th grade teacher, 5 years as a technology instructor); Hanover County Public Schools (currently serving as an elementary technology instructor)
Why Do I Teach?:
I help K-5 students and teachers learn how to integrate technology into the daily curriculum. Various programs are utilized that focus on LA, Math, Science, and Social Studies content. Students use engaging tools such as laptops, Turning Point (Student Response System), and Interwrite School Pads to enhance their learning.
Percent of Students are:
     High-achiever: 9 %
     Special Needs: 14 %
ESL Enrollment:: 10 %
Average number of students in class:: 24 students
Number of students I teach:: 550 students