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Ms. Beard's Classroom

  • Malvern High School
  • Malvern, AR
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Opening New Doors for Our Hispanic Students

    Funded Dec 13, 2024

    Thanks to your support our none English speaking students have books that they can read and enjoy. For kids learning to speak English it can be frustrating trying to make sense out of a book written in a language they are not fluent in. The addition of these books has opened door for these students. The kids are really enjoying the new additions.

    They have also helped our English speaking students who are taking Spanish to experience the challenges of reading a book in a foreign language. It also test their knowledge of what they have learned in Spanish.

    It is import to make sure all students have the ability to check out books that they can read. We were very limited in the past, but now students have a good variety of books to choose from. Your support of our students is truly appreciate.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 8 other donors.
  • Saving Data for Multi Media and Photography Students in Journalism

    Funded Sep 18, 2024

    Thank you for your support of my students. We are a small district with limited funds so your donation provided students with much needed technology that we could not had received otherwise.

    Students are now able to maintain digital folders with all their work so that when they graduate they will be able to keep it.

    Digital Portfolio's are so important for students hoping to continue the creative process in college or to show their skills when applying for jobs in the workforce. They now have the ability to maintain all their work and when they get ready to graduate they can save their portfolio's to an external thumb drive to keep.

    We truly appreciate your support and will make the most of your gift.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.
  • Listen, Learn, Certify!

    Funded Aug 2, 2023

    The headphone we received have made the training process for Adobe Certification so much easier for the students. In the past there would be 20 computers running tutorials and they would never be sinked. Now students can work through programs without outside interference.

    Grades have improved since we have started using them, mainly because students are able to stay on task and not be distracted.

    With tight budgets in schools across the country, things like headphones are not a priority, but they have truly been a blessing to my students, and we appreciate your donation.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

  • Learn to Illustrate

    Funded Mar 30, 2023

    Thanks to your donations my students have the materials that allow them to learn the skills necessary to learn Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. The books provide set-by-set instructions and activities that are a great addition to the traditional call.

    Since receiving the books my students have completed projects on creating composites, editing headshot, and creating PR materials. Each of these project provided them with real life experience that will help as they move to the workforce.

    We truly appreciate your kind donations.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.
  • Printing Large and Small

    Funded Jan 23, 2023

    Thanks to your donations my student have been able to create posters for Senior Night, School motivation posters and more. They love being able to create projects that can be displayed for all to see in a large scale.

    Several students plan to pursue careers as graphic artist and the ability to print multiple size projects is an asset to their professional portfolios.

    My photography one students are motivated by the prospect of getting to a point where they can create large scale projects for the school and community.

    Your donation has given students new drive and desire to create spectacular work. Thank you for believing in our students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
  • Adobe Certifications with Apple

    Funded May 11, 2023

    Thanks to your donations, 20 of my students have earned their Adobe Visual Design Using Photoshop Expert Certification. Seven additional students received their certification their Adobe Illustrator certification.

    These certifications are industry-recognized and open doors for students entering the workforce or college. Most colleges will allow 3 hours of college credit to students with the Adobe certification. That is a great perk.

    Thank you for providing my students with the materials that helped them reach their goals.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors Corporation and 2 other donors.
  • It Takes a Stand!

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    Thanks to your kind donations, my students can shoot in the studio with the off-camera flash and in the field. They have utilised the new equipment in the taking of senior make-up pictures, volunteering to do ball pictures for the local Boys and Girls Club, and just for their own personal projects.

    We had students compete and win in several photography competitions this year. This equipment helped make this possible.

    Practice makes perfect and I can assure you that they have practised and practised to perfect the use of the off-camera flash. This is a skill that they will enjoy throughout life.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 2 other donors.
  • Community Snapshots

    Funded Sep 11, 2022

    The addition of the Godox Flash has allowed my students to expand their skills by learning off-camera flash uses in the studio and out in the field.

    Studio photography is part of our curriculum and that includes learning lighting and lighting setup. The built-in flash on the camera often produces harsh effects, so students learn to compensate for this by using off camera flash setup. They were able to apply the technical knowledge during homecoming when they took the studio royalty shots.

    The flash has also been used for field activities where additional light is needed to eliminate shadows. I am attaching some of the student work from this semester so you can see firsthand how your donation helped with their skills. Thanks, again.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Creating and Maintain Memories Through Photography

    Funded Aug 23, 2022

    Student love being able to capture special moments. The pictures they take are used on the school's social media and in the yearbook. The ability to provide students with there own SD cards has made a great difference.

    Students are ready at any time to take shots and not have to worry about getting them off the card before someone else erases them.

    The card readers have made getting the photos on the computers for editing in Photoshop much easier. We now have enough readers that students don't have to wait in line to get their pictures to download. They are also able to check them out on the weekend if they take a camera so they can download them to their personal computers.

    I am attaching some of the student's work so far this year for you to see. They are making great progress and that progress has been made much easier thanks to your donations.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 3 other donors.
  • Off-Camera Flash Blast

    Funded Aug 19, 2021

    The lighting equipment we received has provided students with the ability to use lighting in the classroom setting and out on shoots in the community. We have never had the ability to use lighting in the field, which is a key requirement of a professional photographer.

    The kids were so excited to get the lighting equipment, it arrived just in time for homecoming and their homecoming royalty shoot. It provided them with new challenges of setting the lighting just right but they quickly figured out the perfect setting and produced great pictures.

    When we return from Christmas we will be working on a professional headshot photography unit which will test their skills in the classroom and in the field. They will have the opportunity to work with local businesses and provide them with headshots.

    Students are also preparing for senior projects where they provide free senior sessions for students who want them. Real-life situations help prepare them for the workforce. Thank you for providing equipment that allows them to do the things professional photographers do.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Beard

    This classroom project was brought to life by Emerson Collective and 2 other donors.
A big part of photography is hands on experience with the camera. The addition of this camera will provide students with this much needed opportunity. Students in our district do not have the funds to purchase their own camera's so the addition a a new camera will be an asset to the class.

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A big part of photography is hands on experience with the camera. The addition of this camera will provide students with this much needed opportunity. Students in our district do not have the funds to purchase their own camera's so the addition a a new camera will be an asset to the class.

About my class

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