[nobe-l] Spanish Teacher

Chelsey Duranleau cduranleau88 at gmail.com
Mon Oct 24 21:20:39 UTC 2011


Hi Robby,

I'm in the same boat as you. I graduated with a BA in Spanish in 2010, and
considered going for my masters in Spanish, but then I thought that teaching
it in a public school might interest me more than doing research or teaching
at the university level. I'm still not entirely sure of what I want to do
next... Right now I'm working as a language and cultural assistant in Spain
(el programa de auxiliares de conversacion) through the Ministry of Ed. The
school I have been placed in has been very helpful and has accommodated me,
but I still think I could do more than what they ask of me. I want to show
them that they should expect more from me as both a blind person and a
language assistant. I don't have a lot of teaching experience, but luckily
teaching experience isn't really one of the main requirements of the
program. You should check that out as an option. I think it would give you
an idea if teaching is really what you want to do. So far... Well, I'm not
sure how I feel about it. I've only been here for a month... Anyway, you
should definitely check out the program. I don't know the exact website, but
if you Google Auxiliares de conversacion en espana you'll find it!

Suerte,

Chelsey 

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Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
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Hello,

I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
private schools or the university level.

Thanks,
Robby
--
Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu





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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:35:25 -0400
From: Kathy Nimmer <goldendolphin17 at hotmail.com>
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Hi,
  I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are valid,
though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who liked to be a
risk taker. I didn?t care, as long as my foot was in the door. Eventually,
the school corporation hired an aide to help with paperwork, discipline
support, and later computer things that are not accessible with Window Eyes.
Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been even
harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus making the
hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a new situation.
With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the diverse
needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do well without
sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid aide position or by
volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and definitely universities
are prospects where some increased ease might exist. Again, the public
school thing is doable. It just takes a whole lot of ducks being lined up in
a row and a whole lot of courage and persistence.
Kathy Nimmer

> From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
> Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
private schools or the university level.
> 
> Thanks,
> Robby
> --
> Robert Spangler
> The University of Toledo
> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> 
> 
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Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:48:47 -0400
From: Hope Paulos <hope.paulos at gmail.com>
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I agree Cathy. I was told the same as Robby. I too am a Spanish teacher. I
talked with the principal of my local high school and he said it could be
donmne but it would be costly. Good luck Robby on whatever you decide to do.
I am working as a spanish  instructor for adult education 

Sent from my iPod

On Oct 23, 2011, at 8:35 PM, Kathy Nimmer <goldendolphin17 at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi,
>  I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are valid,
though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who liked to be a
risk taker. I didn?t care, as long as my foot was in the door. Eventually,
the school corporation hired an aide to help with paperwork, discipline
support, and later computer things that are not accessible with Window Eyes.
Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been even
harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus making the
hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a new situation.
With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the diverse
needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do well without
sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid aide position or by
volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and definitely universities
are prospects where some increased ease might exist. Again, the public
school thing is doable. It just takes a whole lot of ducks being lined up in
a row and a whole lot of courage and persistence.
> Kathy Nimmer
> 
>> From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
>> Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
private schools or the university level.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Robby
>> --
>> Robert Spangler
>> The University of Toledo
>> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
>> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:27:42 +0000
From: "Spangler, Robert" <Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu>
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So, in what environment are you a Spanish teacher?  University?

Thanks,
Robby
--
Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu


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Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher

I agree Cathy. I was told the same as Robby. I too am a Spanish teacher. I
talked with the principal of my local high school and he said it could be
donmne but it would be costly. Good luck Robby on whatever you decide to do.
I am working as a spanish  instructor for adult education 

Sent from my iPod

On Oct 23, 2011, at 8:35 PM, Kathy Nimmer <goldendolphin17 at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi,
>  I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are valid,
though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who liked to be a
risk taker. I didn?t care, as long as my foot was in the door. Eventually,
the school corporation hired an aide to help with paperwork, discipline
support, and later computer things that are not accessible with Window Eyes.
Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been even
harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus making the
hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a new situation.
With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the diverse
needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do well without
sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid aide position or by
volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and definitely universities
are prospects where some increased ease might exist. Again, the public
school thing is doable. It just takes a whole lot of ducks being lined up in
a row and a whole lot of courage and persistence.
> Kathy Nimmer
> 
>> From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
>> Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
private schools or the university level.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Robby
>> --
>> Robert Spangler
>> The University of Toledo
>> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
>> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>> 
>> 
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:27:13 +0000
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Hello,

Thanks for your response.  I can only imagine it being more difficult in
1992 given that the technology wasn't nearly as advanced as it is today.
Honestly, due to being a very confident and forward individual, I can never
fathom that my blindness can hold me back from doing anything; thus, the
reason it hits me so hard when I am told that I will have challenges doing
something such as teaching.  Right now, however, I am just trying to decide
whether I should go on and get my Masters in Spanish, which would qualify me
to teach private schools or universities, or get my Masters in Education
which would get me the certificate to teach in public schools.  I may go on
to the Spanish Masters as it is Spanish that interests me the most and not
so much taking child developmental courses at the Masters level.  Also,
there is the option of graduating and seeing what I can find with simply my
undergrad.  

Thanks,
Robby
--
Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Kathy Nimmer
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 8:35 PM
To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher

Hi,
  I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are valid,
though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who liked to be a
risk taker. I didn't care, as long as my foot was in the door. Eventually,
the school corporation hired an aide to help with paperwork, discipline
support, and later computer things that are not accessible with Window Eyes.
Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been even
harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus making the
hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a new situation.
With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the diverse
needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do well without
sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid aide position or by
volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and definitely universities
are prospects where some increased ease might exist. Again, the public
school thing is doable. It just takes a whole lot of ducks being lined up in
a row and a whole lot of courage and persistence.
Kathy Nimmer

> From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
> Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
private schools or the university level.
> 
> Thanks,
> Robby
> --
> Robert Spangler
> The University of Toledo
> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> 
> 
> 
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:33:01 -0400
From: Hope Paulos <hope.paulos at gmail.com>
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Continuing education through adult education program. It goes through
university but no credit is given for the course. 

Sent from my iPod

On Oct 23, 2011, at 11:27 PM, "Spangler, Robert"
<Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu> wrote:

> So, in what environment are you a Spanish teacher?  University?
> 
> Thanks,
> Robby
> --
> Robert Spangler
> The University of Toledo
> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Hope Paulos
> Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:49 PM
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> 
> I agree Cathy. I was told the same as Robby. I too am a Spanish 
> teacher. I talked with the principal of my local high school and he 
> said it could be donmne but it would be costly. Good luck Robby on 
> whatever you decide to do. I am working as a spanish  instructor for 
> adult education
> 
> Sent from my iPod
> 
> On Oct 23, 2011, at 8:35 PM, Kathy Nimmer <goldendolphin17 at hotmail.com>
wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are valid,
though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who liked to be a
risk taker. I didn?t care, as long as my foot was in the door. Eventually,
the school corporation hired an aide to help with paperwork, discipline
support, and later computer things that are not accessible with Window Eyes.
Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been even
harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus making the
hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a new situation.
With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the diverse
needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do well without
sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid aide position or by
volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and definitely universities
are prospects where some increased ease might exist. Again, the public
school thing is doable. It just takes a whole lot of ducks being lined up in
a row and a whole lot of courage and persistence.
>> Kathy Nimmer
>> 
>>> From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>>> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
>>> Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
private schools or the university level.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Robby
>>> --
>>> Robert Spangler
>>> The University of Toledo
>>> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
>>> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:26:27 -0700
From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
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Robby,
Try and get experience first before any more education. Your experience will
guide you even more when you go to grad school. You can do this!! You said
you are confident and forward...with your education behind you...you can do
this now.
Denise

On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 8:27 PM, Spangler, Robert <
Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Thanks for your response.  I can only imagine it being more difficult 
> in
> 1992 given that the technology wasn't nearly as advanced as it is today.
>  Honestly, due to being a very confident and forward individual, I can 
> never fathom that my blindness can hold me back from doing anything; 
> thus, the reason it hits me so hard when I am told that I will have 
> challenges doing something such as teaching.  Right now, however, I am 
> just trying to decide whether I should go on and get my Masters in 
> Spanish, which would qualify me to teach private schools or 
> universities, or get my Masters in Education which would get me the 
> certificate to teach in public schools.  I may go on to the Spanish 
> Masters as it is Spanish that interests me the most and not so much 
> taking child developmental courses at the Masters level.  Also, there 
> is the option of graduating and seeing what I can find with simply my
undergrad.
>
> Thanks,
> Robby
> --
> Robert Spangler
> The University of Toledo
> Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
> robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Kathy Nimmer
> Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 8:35 PM
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
>
> Hi,
>  I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are 
> valid, though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who 
> liked to be a risk taker. I didn't care, as long as my foot was in the 
> door. Eventually, the school corporation hired an aide to help with 
> paperwork, discipline support, and later computer things that are not
accessible with Window Eyes.
> Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been 
> even harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus 
> making the hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a
new situation.
> With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the 
> diverse needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do 
> well without sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid 
> aide position or by volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and 
> definitely universities are prospects where some increased ease might 
> exist. Again, the public school thing is doable. It just takes a whole 
> lot of ducks being lined up in a row and a whole lot of courage and
persistence.
> Kathy Nimmer
>
> > From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> > To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
> > Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am 
> > considering
> going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  
> I have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be 
> hired in a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to 
> difficulty with disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public 
> school teachers on this list?  Could anyone provide me with some 
> feedback on this concern?  I have been told, however, that blind 
> people have been more successful teaching in private schools or the
university level.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Robby
> > --
> > Robert Spangler
> > The University of Toledo
> > Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
> > robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> >
> >
> >
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Denise

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision
Specialist in blind technology/teaching/training
Email:  yourtechvision at gmail.com <deniserob at gmail.com> Website with hundreds
of lessons: yourtechvision.com


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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:31:53 -0700
From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
	<nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [nobe-l] Easy Lessons to make you or your students SMARTer
	than you	thought possible
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Yourtechvision.com <http://www.yourtechvision.com/> is a site with your
Microsoft products, JAWs/Internet and a plethora of other blind tools all
available using exclusively keystrokes. Every lesson is compatible with
talking software. Yourtechvision.com has individual lessons and now has bulk
lessons, so when you order the lesson, it will take you from the basics of
instruction, through advanced techniques. All based on keystrokes, you will
fly over the keyboard just as this student who only had 2 weeks of
instruction before getting back to her classes independently.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vYkmuuC9WI&feature=feedu>
 If you need a lesson that is not on the site, just go to the contact page
and make a request. Over a couple hundred articles are on the first page
with links 2, 3, 4 etc to following pages describing all types of
instructional answers to teaching. Enjoy!


--
Denise

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision
Specialist in blind technology/teaching/training
Email:  yourtechvision at gmail.com <deniserob at gmail.com> Website with hundreds
of lessons: yourtechvision.com


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