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Here is the technology that Joey Richards has acquired through Digital Wish:
Flip Video Tripod (2)
Flip Ultra™ 120-minute Camcorder 2-for-1!
Flip Ultra Battery Pack (2)
Mr. Joey Richards
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Southwest Christian School
Hometown:
Merkel
Class Information:
Room Number: Office
Students per Class: 306
Class Description:
I am the vice principal for the school and spend a lot of my time encouraging teachers to integrate technology into their curriculum. I help them when they fail and give ideas for experiencing success.
Position:
Vice Principal
Needs:
I would like to better use the technologies that we have in place before we begin to add more to the classroom.
My Philosophy:
Each child learns in their own unique way, technology is a tool with which they feel comfortable. You have got to find ways to utilize the familiar to make the unfamiliar, clear.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Husband to Allison, deeply in love. Father to Case, also deeply in love. Like to fish from my kayak, hunt dove, quail, and turkey. Avid photographer.
College and Degrees:
BS in Education from Hardin-Simmons University. M.Ed. in Education Administration from Tarleton State University. Working on Ed.D. at Texas Wesleyan University.
Favorite Books:
The Hatchet, Good to Great, Outliers, Love & Logic Books, and of course, Dr. Seuss.
Favorite Quotes:
Life is 5% what happens to you, 95% what you do about it.
Interests:
Photography, fishing & hunting.
Employment History:
Cleburne High School, teacher/coach 2001-2006, Southwest Christian School, admin 2006-present
Why Do I Teach?:
I am an educator because I have personally experienced the impact that a teacher can have on a person's life. I want my life to impact others, and I get that opportunity through my position.
Percent of Students are:
     High-achiever: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 96 %
     Hispanic: 2 %
     African American: 2 %