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Ms. Burr's Classroom

  • Marie Curie High School
  • Bronx, NY
  • 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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  • Restocking Health Classroom Essentials

    Funded Sep 19, 2024

    I am blown away by the generosity and kindness of all the contributions I’ve received since launching my project. I know things are stretched so thin for so many, and I am so grateful to see how many amazing people are willing to help students they don’t even know.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Burr

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 18 other donors.

  • Brain Food

    Funded Jan 15, 2024

    Thank you so much for your support! With your help, I will be able to keep students fed and focused as they prepare for their state exams and end-of-term final deadlines. Words cannot begin to describe how grateful I am to have so many amazing people pulling for our kids.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Burr

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone who cares about New York City and one other donor.

  • Restock & Replenish Classroom Resources

    Funded Oct 5, 2023

    THANK YOU! I genuinely cannot find the words to express my gratitude and appreciation for your generosity. It means the world to me AND my students, to have this additional support. The city has so many teens who need so much, and don’t have resources to advocate for themselves.

    You are a hero.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Burr

  • Project Classroom Rejuvenation

    Funded Sep 2, 2022

    I am so appreciative of and grateful for your support. I am teaching a new course in addition to health this year, and so glad I am able to transform the energy of my classroom environment. I will think of you every morning when I enter my space, ready to engage my learners.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Burr

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 11 other donors.

  • Revitalizing a Run Down Classroom

    Funded Sep 15, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generosity. The students who were registered to attend in person learning certainly enjoyed having a calm, encouraging environment they could learn in. Unfortunately, all New York City schools were closed shortly after I was funded.

    However, they will be reopening for blended learning on March 22, and I am very excited to know that my special space has been kept just as I left it, so that students can return to a warm and comforting learning space.

    Thank you again for your kindness and willingness to donate. You have been a critical part of my teaching process this year, whether you realize it or not.

    Be safe!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Burr

Over the past year or so, mental health has become a popular topic of conversation in a larger national dialogue. Although there are many factors that can contribute to the status of an individual's mental health, the development and management of stress and anxiety will almost always play a leading role. Neurological research suggests that prolonged, unchecked stress can have detrimental long-term effects on overall health; especially throughout the teenage years. While stress is definitely not limited solely to teens, they certainly are a critical point where the skills they develop in order to self-regulate and effectively manage stress will be carried with them for the rest of their lives. Here in the Bronx, many teens are at risk of engaging in unhealthy (if not downright dangerous) methods of handling their emotions when they feel overwhelmed. My project would give students an opportunity to learn to use plant care as a positive method for coping with stress, depression, or anxiety. I have always encouraged students to research and explore various alternative avenues for coping with their stress, including aromatherapy, progressive muscle relaxation, ASMR, and even emotional freedom technique. Horticulture therapy has served as an inspiration for this plant care method, and I strongly believe many teens would benefit greatly from a modified variation of the practice. As with any city, there is limited green space in many students' neighborhoods, so I believe it would be beneficial for them to be able to learn to care for indoor plants as an alternative to traditional outdoor gardening. My classroom has plenty of window access, as well as a large trough-style sink. Therefore, students can easily ensure their plants are getting the appropriate amounts of sun and water as they learn to properly care for a variety of different species.

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Over the past year or so, mental health has become a popular topic of conversation in a larger national dialogue. Although there are many factors that can contribute to the status of an individual's mental health, the development and management of stress and anxiety will almost always play a leading role. Neurological research suggests that prolonged, unchecked stress can have detrimental long-term effects on overall health; especially throughout the teenage years. While stress is definitely not limited solely to teens, they certainly are a critical point where the skills they develop in order to self-regulate and effectively manage stress will be carried with them for the rest of their lives. Here in the Bronx, many teens are at risk of engaging in unhealthy (if not downright dangerous) methods of handling their emotions when they feel overwhelmed. My project would give students an opportunity to learn to use plant care as a positive method for coping with stress, depression, or anxiety. I have always encouraged students to research and explore various alternative avenues for coping with their stress, including aromatherapy, progressive muscle relaxation, ASMR, and even emotional freedom technique. Horticulture therapy has served as an inspiration for this plant care method, and I strongly believe many teens would benefit greatly from a modified variation of the practice. As with any city, there is limited green space in many students' neighborhoods, so I believe it would be beneficial for them to be able to learn to care for indoor plants as an alternative to traditional outdoor gardening. My classroom has plenty of window access, as well as a large trough-style sink. Therefore, students can easily ensure their plants are getting the appropriate amounts of sun and water as they learn to properly care for a variety of different species.

About my class

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