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 David Mitzel has donated $5.00 to Adena Connelly Oct 17, 2012
 Adena Connelly has added and Squishy Big Grips Frame for iPad 2 & 3 to their wishlist Oct 15, 2012
Mrs. Adena Connelly
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White Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: C2
Students per Class: 14
Class Description:
Fourteen energetic, hilarious, diverse, eager first grade learners!
Position:
Teacher; Mentor to Student Teachers and Cooperating Teachers
Needs:
I teach in a very low-income part of my city. The wishes on my wishlist will help them learn how to use technology and encourage them to learn and discover new things.
My Philosophy:
I believe in empowering my students to rise above the challenges of their environment. My goal is to empower them to be self-directed in their learning and in their lives well beyond their year in first grade.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am originally from a small town north of Wichita, Kansas. I became a teacher in urban Wichita because I love working with kids in poverty and believe I can truly make a difference in their lives.
College and Degrees:
Bethany College, BA in Elementary Education; Minor in Choral Music, 2004 Friends University, Master of Arts in Teaching, 2010
Activities:
Karaoke, shopping, music.
Favorite Books:
Too many to count, but here are a few of my favorite children's books: Strega Nona, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Caps for Sale, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Blueberries for Sal...I could go on forever!
Favorite Quotes:
“I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. ~Lily Tomlin as Edith Ann”
Interests:
Besides teaching? Family, friends, generally having a good time.
Employment History:
I have worked as a first grade teacher for the past eight years. For the past three, I have also served as a Contact Teacher for Wichita State University's Teacher Quality Partnership Grant, which means I mentor all of the WSU education students and cooperating teachers in my building. Prior to teaching, I worked as a pre-k special education para.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because it truly is my calling. I love working with primary students because they are so excited to learn and discover new things! I also love mentoring student teachers and cooperating teachers in order to further improve the teaching profession.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 24 %
     Average: 37 %
     High-achiever: 39 %
     Special Needs: 16 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 60 %
     Hispanic: 16 %
     African American: 9 %
     Native American: 3 %
     Asian: 5 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 85 %
ESL Enrollment:: 4 %
Average number of students in class:: 24 students
Number of students I teach:: 21 students