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Ms. Gerardo from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Problem Solving, Beyond Math

Help me give my students a classroom filled with the basic needs needed for them to succeed in math!

  • $744 goal

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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 unique, and it is reflected in their resilience. They are low-income students, with a great spirit. Although the circumstances surrounding their home life, can often weigh on them, students will always make an effort in a classroom that is caring.

My hope is that they are able to make the connection, life is so similar to math; it is not about our circumstances, but how well we can problem-solve around them.

It is the process, of taking the time to learn from every experience, that is valuable. As their teacher, it is my goal to teach them, and engrain in them, the GRIT and problem-solving skills that we inherit through mathematics. In my classroom, problem solving skills, apply to mathematics and beyond.

My Project

I am a first year teacher. I will be teaching high school math, in a Title I school in Houston, TX. My goal is to provide a classroom that also teaches teamwork, organization, and integrity. I believe these are skills that help us problem-solve real-life problems, as well as mathematical ones.

This project will help me close the gap, for those students who cannot afford supplies.

The goal is to provide some of the required materials so that students can have one less worry, and focus on curriculum instead. Students will feel more prepared, focused, and ready to learn. The caddy's, equipped with the necessary materials, will help me provide that for them. The caddies will also facilitate our group work; which will allow the students to help and learn from one another.

This project will also enable me to praise, and award my students for things beyond math; honesty, resilience, and kindness. Through small praise, like certificates, I hope to inspire their efforts at success. This way, their involvement in the classroom will increase.

It is essential to provide a classroom that is organized, and structured. To assist with this, I will be assigning classroom jobs, where students will be assigned responsibilities that contribute to class productivity. The binders will help me keep my students organized as they delegate their duties. This will also help students develop respect for the classroom.

The rolling cart will allow me to have a "mobile station"; where I can stay organized, and assist students individually or in groups. It will carry a stand-alone, dry erase board at the top, along with a variety of other resources. I hope this will allow me to help students, through their problem-solving journey more efficiently.

Ms. Gerardo Sam Houston Math Science Technical High School Grades 9-12

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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Nearly all 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

240 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart, Multicolor (CRT-01683) • Quill.com $119.99 1 $119.99
TRU RED Teacher Pack 5" Kids Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Scissors, Straight Handle, Right and Left Handed, 12/Pack (TR55058) • Quill.com $23.39 2 $46.78
TRU RED Side Load Stackable Metal Letter Tray, Matte Black, 2/Pack (TR57563) • Quill.com $20.79 2 $41.58
TRU RED Side Load Stackable Plastic Letter Tray, Black, 6/Pack (TR55329) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers - 16 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $35.79 1 $35.79
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240/Box • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80/Box, 3/Pack (1920084251) • Staples $15.49 2 $30.98
Mind Reader Front Loading Letter Tray, Letter Size, Black Wire Mesh (5TPAPER-BLK) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Teacher Created Resources Teal Plastic Storage Caddy, Pack of 6 (TCR20911BN) • Staples $25.99 1 $25.99
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 96/Pack (13872) • Staples $21.49 1 $21.49
TRU RED Graph Ruled Filler Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 100 Sheets/Pack (TR25549) • Staples $4.99 4 $19.96
TRU RED Front Load Stackable Metal Letter Tray, Matte Black (TR57566) • Staples $9.79 2 $19.58
Staedtler Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A) • Staples $17.32 1 $17.32
Teacher Created Resources - Encouragement Sticker Book • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
Simply Economy 1" 3-Ring View Binder, Black (23733/21685) • Staples $3.99 4 $15.96
Pentel Hi-Polymer Latex Free Block Eraser, White, 3/Pack (ZEH10BP3) • Staples $2.59 6 $15.54
Expo Neon Bullet Tip Dry Erase Markers -5/pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09
Bouncy Bands for Desk Color: Black Support Pipe • Teachers' School Supply $14.95 1 $14.95
Im A Star Student Star Medal • Teachers' School Supply $4.49 3 $13.47
Paper Mate Write Bros. Classic Mechanical Pencils, No. 2 Hard Lead, 24/Box (2096310) • Staples $4.10 2 $8.20
Staples Standard 2" 3-Ring View Binder, Black (26443-CC) • Staples $5.99 1 $5.99
Staples Erasers, Assorted Colors, Dozen (771352) • Staples $0.36 7 $2.52

Materials cost

$582.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.50

Total project goal

$743.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $743.36

5 Donors

-$521.68

Donations toward project cost

-$443.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.25

match offer

-$221.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$188.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.25

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