Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2018 Tulsa Institute I will be responsible for my very own classroom! I can't wait to decorate and meet my students and their families. One of the biggest hurdles that students in 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. I will also purchase copy paper to ensure that I can provide my students with high quality learning materials, whether that is exit tickets, independent activities, or homework. Thank you so much in advance for supporting me and my students at the beginning of this exciting journey.

Every dollar I receive will be put towards classroom supplies so anything you can contribute really will make a difference for my first year. I want to make a great impression and a lasting impact on my first group of students and letting them know that they have a community that supports them both near and far will definitely get us on the right track. Here is a complete list of the materials that your generous investment will help provide for the students of my very first classroom:

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal, I will purchase as many materials as possible. I will prioritize the materials that are most essential to students (pencils, paper, etc.) as they are the most important to ensuring that students can participate in daily lessons.

Fundraiser Updates (2)

Part II

August 16, 2018

Class Is In Session!

August 16, 2018

I have more gratitude than I can express for all who donated! It's so wonderful to have a safe, secure, and filled classroom environment where I can provide students with the tools they need to succeed.

 

Class is finishing out Week 2, and it's going great! Here's a look at my classroom, thanks to all of the support and resources I was able to purchase through these donations -- you should see the cabinets! And it's still a work in progress! Woohoo! 

Comments (1)

Brandy July 17, 2018

Those kids are so unbelievably lucky to have you to support them! Go be the best teacher you can be. You’re going to kill it in Hawai’i

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About the Creator

I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and join the movement to solve education inequity in this country and provide all students with a quality education. I'm fortunate enough to be selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join a teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in high need public schools. This summer I will be participating in an intensive skill and knowledge development program aiming to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. I can't wait for my first year with Teach for America.

Investments (11)

$100

Anonymous

6 years ago

$50

Aimee Gibson

6 years ago

$50

Katherine Fagundes

6 years ago

$20

Stephen W Brown

6 years ago

$10

Rachel Lee

6 years ago

$10

Brandy Barber

6 years ago

$20

SAWYER KNIGHT

6 years ago

$25

Wendy N Knight

6 years ago

$75

Chris Chivetta

6 years ago

$10

Talia Liu

6 years ago

$10

Rushi Bhalani

6 years ago