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 Jean Gardner has added to their wishlist Jan 27, 2010

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Here is the technology that Jean Gardner has acquired through Digital Wish:
Flip Ultra™ 120-minute Camcorder 2-for-1!
Ms. Jean Gardner
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East Hancock Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: 209
Students per Class: 37
Class Description:
I teach 4th grade gifted education students. They come to me one day a week for complete immersion in an intellectually gifted program. We work on critical thinking, creative problem solving, research skills, and interdisciplinaryconnections. Each year we choose a specific theme to address, this year it is "Medieval times". We have made castles, dressed knights, attended a Renaiisance fair, and had mock joustings. The kids are learning so much about history and social studies. This thematic learning is something completely different than what is taught in the regular ed. classrooms. Although we coordinate concepts and skills, we teach the students to approach tasks through alternative methods analyzing data and sequence as they go.
Position:
Gifted Ed. teacher
Needs:
We routinely need to record activities, projects, process skills, etc.. A digital camcorder would definitely fill our need to document spontaneously. The dvd's could also be shared at staff development and with parents making it an ideal utensil for our needs in the gifted classroom.
My Philosophy:
Kids learn my doing. I think immersing students in the process cements the importance and the methods used in education. In this time of extreme technology, teachers need to expand beyond the desk and the textbook. I want to give all my students that opportunity.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching for 20 years and have been in the regular classroom, as well as the gifted classroom. I love to garden, practice yoga, and commune with nature. I am an animal activist and care for all animals, especially dogs. I have a 24 year old son that just started his new career as an Ocean Engineer. We are excited about his new endeavors.
College and Degrees:
I have a Bachelor's degree in Elem. Ed. and a Master's degree in Elem. Ed. I currently hold a certificate for teaching gifted.
Activities:
Yoga, Walking, Gardening, Reading, Tutoring, Boating to local Barrier Islands and traveling.
Favorite Books:
Hurry Home Candy, To Kill a Mockingbird, Grapes of Wrath
Favorite Quotes:
I am interested in environmental issues and believe in helping to make this planet a viable green space for many years to come.
Employment History:
I have worked as a cytotechnologist in the past. This employment was at hospitals in NC, CA, and MS. I returned to school to obtain a teaching degree and have been teaching since 1990. After receiving my M.Ed., I taught as an adjunct professor here on the coast at a branch of USM. I was an instructor of Children's literature.
Percent of Students are:
     High-achiever: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 100 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 10 %
Average number of students in class:: 8 students
Number of students I teach:: 35 students