After completing Teach for America - 2016 Mississippi Delta Institute I will be responsible for my very own classroom! I can't wait to decorate my classroom and meet my students and their families!

One of the biggest hurdles that students in the Mississippi Delta and other high need schools face is a lack of the necessary materials that are needed daily. It makes it infinitely more difficult for students to take part in activities and classwork when they do not have basic supplies.

To get the year started off right, I will use the funds that I raise to purchase the startup supplies needed to welcome my students to a classroom that is clean and stocked full with materials. This will allow me to provide the required supplies to students that otherwise would not have them. Having a classroom that is fully supplied allows me to meet the needs of my students and create an environment where my students know they are equipped with the tools they need to achieve their dreams inside and outside of the classroom. 

Here is a complete list of the materials that your generous investment will help provide for the students of my very first classroom:

• Educational Rug - $100
• 2 Boxes of Paper (10 Reams) - $50
• Kleenex (18 Pack) - $36
• 2 Boxes of Pencils (288 Count) - $32
• Paper Towels (12 Rolls) - $28
• Chart Paper (2 Pack) - $27
• 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers (32 Count) - $22
• Hand Sanitizer (Pack of 2) - $20
• Crayons (125 bulk supply) - $15
• Colored Pencils (125 bulk supply) - $25
• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (3 Pack) - $12
• Grading Pens (12 Count) - $12
• 3x5 Index Cards (10 Packs) - $12
• Post-it Notes (24 Pads) - $9

Any additional funds I raise will be used throughout the year as various supply, project, and curriculum needs arise. I plan to create a vast and varied classroom "library" as well as taking full advantage of the technology provided in my classroom to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of students growing up in the 21st century. 

Back Up Plan