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  • Santa Clara Elementary School
  • Miami, FL
  • More than half 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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My classroom is diverse as they come, I teach 2nd- 5th grade Art in a lower income area in Miami. Most of my students are ESOL or came from an ESOL background as most have immigrant parents. More than anything I try to ensure that my classroom is a safe space for learning, engagement and experimentation, I want my students to leave my class having a stronger feeling of self and high belief in what they are capable of. One of the difficulties I face in this classroom setting is these students have a lack of confidence in their abilities and are even more scared to try as they are scared to fail. I try to focus my lessons on educating them about artists they can relate to and every chance I get I compliment any progression in their work. Materials asked for will 100% benefit every student that passes through my class and will be used to ensure that they can experiment and grow through ART.

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My classroom is diverse as they come, I teach 2nd- 5th grade Art in a lower income area in Miami. Most of my students are ESOL or came from an ESOL background as most have immigrant parents. More than anything I try to ensure that my classroom is a safe space for learning, engagement and experimentation, I want my students to leave my class having a stronger feeling of self and high belief in what they are capable of. One of the difficulties I face in this classroom setting is these students have a lack of confidence in their abilities and are even more scared to try as they are scared to fail. I try to focus my lessons on educating them about artists they can relate to and every chance I get I compliment any progression in their work. Materials asked for will 100% benefit every student that passes through my class and will be used to ensure that they can experiment and grow through ART.

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