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Mr. Castillo from Miami Springs, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Office Space That Offers Experiences

Help me give my students an engaging and worthwhile experience while learning from home.

  • $274 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are an energetic and diverse bunch of preteens. Many of my students are of modest means, and they jump at the thought of creative projects and being exposed to new experiences.

The best way to get their attention is to tell them, "We're going to try something new today!".

Middle school is a tough time, yet I'm consistently impressed by how much they take ownership of their education and their willingness to try their best, even during these difficult times

My Project

Teaching from home is a new challenge for most educators, however, as a first year teacher, the learning curve is especially steep. My teaching philosophy is bested summarized as providing student-centered experiences as a means of facilitating learning.

When schools closed in March, I spent the rest of the school year teaching as best as I could from various spaces around my home, but none of them really worked, and student learning suffered.

Because the closures happened so quickly, creating a positive learning environment for my students at home was difficult. Without a designated workspace, lessons were unprofessional, meeting live with my students was difficult, and the quality of their education suffered. These office materials will create a classroom atmosphere for my students and allow me to create meaningful experiences for them while still being at home.

With a higher quality workspace, students will be presented with a greater range of instructional strategies as opposed to the lecture and independent practice that I'm currently limited to. The HD camera and wireless headphones make engaging at-home science demonstrations possible. The posters and lighting create a classroom atmosphere that is sorely missed.

Mr. Castillo Miami Springs Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Castillo

Miami Springs, FL View local requests

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

100 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Active Noise Cancelling Wired/Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Mic,Monodeal Foldable on The Ear Headset,Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs,Hi-Fi Stereo Headset for PC/Cell Phones/TV • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
1080P Webcam for PC Laptop Desktop, 360-Degree Rotation Streaming Webcam with Microphone, Computer Video Camera Webcam Compatible for Video Calling Recording Conferencing • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Clip on Light Reading Lights - iVict 24 LED USB Book Clamp Light with 3 Color Modes, 10 Brightness Dimmer and Auto Off Timer, Eye Protection Kids Desk Lamp, 360 ° Flexible Gooseneck Bed Night Light • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Laptop Stand, Laptop Holder Riser Computer Stand, Aluminum 9-Angles Adjustable Ventilated Cooling Notebook Stand Mount Compatible with MacBook Air Pro, Lenovo, Dell, More 10-15.6” Laptops - Silver • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Tabletop Magnetic Easel Whiteboard & Washable Blackboard with Chalkboard Design (2 Sides) 16 X 12.5” Includes:4 Dry Erase Markers & 4 Chalk Markers Drawing Art Black Board Educational Kids Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Marbrasse Wooden Desk Organizer, Multi-Functional DIY Pen Holder Box, Desktop Stationary, Easy Assembly,Home Office Supply Storage Rack with Drawer (B11-Cherry Color) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Vintage Science Lab Chemistry Patent Poster Prints, Set of 4 (8x10) Unframed Photos, Wall Art Decor Gifts Under 20 for Home, Office, College, Man Cave, School, Student, Teacher, Engineer, R&D Fan • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Jelly Comb 2.4G Slim Wireless Mouse with Nano Receiver MS001 (Black and Gold) • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Cordinate 6-Outlet Surge Protector, Power Strip, Flat Plug, Braided Cord, Decorative, 3 ft Power Cord, Wall Mount, Tangle-Free, Warranty, Black, 41637 • Amazon Business $9.61 1 $9.61
JSC387 Chemical Elements Be, Ni, Ce Classroom Poster | 18-Inches by 12-Inches | Premium 100lb Gloss Poster Paper • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$199.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.99

Total project goal

$273.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.25

2 Donors

-$132.80

Donations toward project cost

-$120.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

match offer

-$131.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$111.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.32

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 $0.00

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