About Us
Our Team
Our Impact
FAQs
News
Contact Us
Corporate Programs
 $

My Wishlist

Recent Activity
Ms. Petra Somar
Add Me as a Friend!
Sunset Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: 4
Students per Class: 34
Class Description:
My students live in a high poverty area and don't always have a way to express who they really are. As a teacher I feel it is my job to open their eyes to new discoveries and trials and tribulations. I teach a self-contained class of 34 sixth graders, and also direct an art elective that is open to all students grades six through eight. I want to be able to bring these students something that they can't find anywhere else during this time in their life... a photography elective where they are encouraged to view the world and its many forms.
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
My students need six digital cameras. Though this isn't enough for all the students, they will learn to work in teams and see the world through someone else's eyes. They need quality equipment that can show their talent and exploration.
Personal Information:
About Me:
The 2009-2010 school year is my first full school year as a teacher. I was fortunate to get the opportunity to be the 6th and 7th grade long-term substitute last year. I recently moved up to Ventura from the South Bay area. I love Ventura! I received a bachelor degree in Education and a Multiple Subject Credential from California State Univeristy of Long Beach. I lived down in Long Beach during my time in school, and traveled to Australia for a four month study abroad program the Spring semester of 2006.
College and Degrees:
California State University, Long Beach Bachelors Degree in Education Multiple-SubjectCredential
Favorite Books:
The Giver The Hachet
Why Do I Teach?:
"When I say, "I teach," it means more than a job. It is a way of life. Your best days are defined by seemingly small victories - a window of comprehension, a joy in discovery. And your worst days require you to dig in and give more to find a new solution, a new opportunity.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 75 %
     Average: 50 %
     High-achiever: 25 %
     Special Needs: 25 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 35 %
     Hispanic: 55 %
     African American: 10 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 30 %
ESL Enrollment:: 50 %
Average number of students in class:: 34 students
Number of students I teach:: 34 students