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Mrs. Whitaker from Miami, FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mastering Our Skills In Beauty

Help me give my students an opportunity to practice with professional tools such as blow-dryers, and curling irons, UV Gel lamps and nail drills just to name a few.

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My Students

This is a very exciting year for my class and I, because we are work ready. After two years of intense studying and training we are opening our salon on campus for business. This will allow the students to acquire hands-on experience with live clients. They will also learn business operations and customer services skills; which include budgeting, inventory, and building and retaining clientele.

Many of the students attending my school are very creative and talented, in the cosmetology program.

Many of them are work ready, and have the skills needed for employment in the beauty industry; which I believe is an important asset to have before leaving high school.The students at my school are multicultural and diverse in every sense of the word. A large percentage of the students receive free lunch and must use public transportation to get to the campus.

Since I teach a skill, my students are not in a financial position to obtain the necessary equipment, tools, and supplies needed to practice the skills being taught.

My Project

Our advance students have made tremendous progress since the beginning of their training. Now they are ready to expand their skills and knowledge outside the classroom. These tools will allow them to move to the next levels in their skills and abilities by administering hair and nail services to the public. Hands on experience is recommended at every level for students to reach their maximum potential and level of confidence needed to enter the workforce. Having the proper tools will allow the students to take ownership, and always be prepared to service a client; the professional image spoken about during the learning and training process. The students are ready.

Mrs. Whitaker Miami Central Senior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 in 1 Professional Curling Iron and Wand Set - 0.3 to 1.25 Inch Interchangeable Ceramic Barrel Wand Curling Iron - Dual Voltage Hair Curler Set for All Hair Types with Glove and Travel Case by Xtava • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Conair 1875 Watt 3-in-1 Styling Hair Dryer with Ionic Technology, One Step Style and Dry, 3 Attachments to Detangle / Straighten / Volumize • Amazon Business $20.03 3 $60.09
CO-Z Professional 25000 RPM Electric Acrylic Nail Drills File Machine Gel Nail Grinder Tool with Polish Bits Set • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Hairginkgo 100% Human Hair Mannequin Head Hairdresser Training Head Manikin Cosmetology Doll Head (92092B0210)  • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Gel UV LED Nail Lamp, Jewhiteny Nail Dryer 72W Gel Nail Polish UV Light With 3 Timers for two hand, Automatic Sensor for Gels Polishes • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Hair Clippers for Men, DUSASA Professional Cordless Hair Trimmer IPX7 Waterproof USB Rechargeable LED Display Beard Trimmer Multiple 21 Sets Hair Cutting Kit With Charging Dock-2000mAh Lithium Ion • Amazon Business $23.79 2 $47.58
Kalyx Mannequin Head African American with 100% Human Hair Cosmetology Afro Hair Manikin Head for Practice Styling Braiding • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
24 Pack of Safety Glasses (24 Protective Goggles in 6 Different Colors) Crystal Clear Eye Protection - Perfect for Construction, Shooting, Lab Work, and More! • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
100 Pairs Under Eye Pads, Eyelash Extension Eye Pads, 100% Natural Hydrogel Eye Patch Lash Gel Pad for Eyelash Extensions supplies, Beauty Makeup Eye Mask Kit • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94

Materials cost

$474.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.29

Total project goal

$601.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.91

1 Donor

-$601.91

Donations toward project cost

-$511.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.29

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