[nobe-l] an introduction

[Brandy W]

Hi, I taught second grade for a whole semester as my total teach semester 
with out an aid no problem. The few things kids tried others told on them or 
I figured out they wern't doing what they should, and that is an automatic 
problem reguardless of what they are doing. I have been told that my 
classroom managment is simular to an experienced teacher, and most people 
couldn't tell I was blind. The sticky notes on the white bord gave me away. 
I just kept the kids very busy, challeneged, and had high expectations. So 
what ever you wish to do can be done. Just ask, and we will do our best to 
help. Bran

Brandy Wojcik
Discovery Toys Educational Leader
www.playtoachieve.com
(512) 231-8697
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hope Paulos" <hope.paulos at maine.edu>
To: "National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List" 
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Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [nobe-l] an introduction


Hello Peter. My name is Hope Paulos and I'm a student teacher of Spanish at
a local high school, here in Maine. I have not found anything that I *can't*
do as a teacher. For hand-written assignments, I have my mentor teacher  as
a reader. When I become a certified teacher, I'll most likely have a hired
reader or an ed-tech in the room. My biggest concern/problem at this point
is classroom management. I've had several students take advantage of the
fact taht my mentor teacher went out of the room several times for 10
minutes at a time. Although I listened to the students, it's difficult at
times to figure out what they were doing. The incident I'm referring to is
someone putting glue in someone else's hair. I wouldn't be able to hear
that.  What level are you thinking of teaching? I don't think you'll have
any dfficulty. You could use a tactile map to work on geography with the
students. I find this list very helpful, so if you have any questions I'm
sure the people here will be willing to help.
Sincerely,
Hope Paulos and guide dog, Beignet (pronounced Ben yay).

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Wolfe" <sunspot005 at gmail.com>
To: <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:02 AM
Subject: [nobe-l] an introduction


Nobel members and contributers,


    My name is Peter, who is a sophomore in a major university. My
major is social science/history education for my under graduate
degree. I was wondering what you guys thought about that as a viable
major for a blind teacher and in general as teachers or students
yourself? There will be no minor because I’ve got a total of 73 hours
left to go and I think minors by and large are pointless. What are
some common challenges that blind teachers face in a public, private
or non-profit setting being a teacher in elementary, secondary or
post-secondary facility? Thanks for all of your post as long as they
are constructive.
Adios,


-- 
Peter
Webmaster
http://www.darkstruggle.com
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alternative e-mail
sunspot005 at gmail.com

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