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Thanks to WEF for our wonderful technological equipment. Who am I? Why am I here? Why are we doing this? Where are we going?. Very Old Picture. Mr. Donnell- cdonnell@wyckoffschools.org Wyckoff Resident Father of 2 Married for 16 years. Much Newer Pictures!.
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Who am I? Why am I here? Why are we doing this? Where are we going?
Very Old Picture Mr. Donnell- cdonnell@wyckoffschools.org Wyckoff Resident Father of 2 Married for 16 years
Why am I here?BA in Economics Management- Ohio Wesleyan University- 1984 Concentrations in History and English2 years a Marketing Assistant for Manufacturing Company- liaison between Engineering and Sales & Marketing divisions.13 years- Commercial Photographer- extensive international and domestic travelMasters of Arts in Teaching Program at MSU N-8 certified, Social Studies certifiedTeaching- 5th grade at Calvin Coolidge School 8th grade Social Studies at EisenhowerCamp Counselor - Canoe guide - Coach
Why are we doing this? • District and State- • -to teach students American History, develop citizenship, develop an understanding of how their government works and their role in it.
Why are we (really) here? • Prepare them for high school and beyond -Identify and organize important information -Recognize what works best for them -Expose them to a variety of test and learning situations -Prepare them to work with others
Why are we (really) here?Cont’d • Prepare them to make decisions of real importance…. They will be voting and driving in 3-4 years!
Recommendations for placement for 9th grade Social Studies classes Recommendations, not placements Driven by requirements of RIH 12th grade reading level 12th grade writing level Use of Extension activities/ assignments An A in my class does not automatically get a recommendation for Honors. Mr. Donnell’s Website
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Where are we going? Goal- Set the bar high to create individuals who are … -well rounded and well adjusted adolescents -capable of good work -secure in themselves -capable of leading this country well.