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Mr. Timmons from Spartanburg, SC is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

The Teacher: A Lifelong Learner

I need to build a library of professional resources and technology as I seek to better facilitate student success. <profdevpilot>

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My Students

"If you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow." - Dr.Howard Hendricks I'm not sure about other teachers, but I'm not ready to stop teaching tomorrow. My students need and deserve the best I can give them and therefore I need to look for ways to keep growing.

This is my third year teaching at my school.

I'm enjoying my kids, subject, and colleagues. I took some time away from the classroom after college and am missing some of the benefits of gaining practice straight out of the college experience. In my school, I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I first taught math and now teach social studies. Both subjects have been enjoyable and have their struggles. I serve a diverse group of kids that come from different backgrounds. They provide a combination of frustration and joy throughout the week and at times simultaneously.

My Project

I am requesting a variety of books on professional development topics. Project based learning methods, classroom organization, and student centered teaching strategies will help me improve in my profession and help my students, this year and next, become college and career ready. I have also requested an iPad mini to use specifically for my use. I attend professional training seminars each month and can use it to record notes, take pictures of insights in presentations, and experiment with apps for teaching.

Donations for this project will improve the opportunities my students have to grow through helping me become a better teacher.

I will focus on using these books and technology to sharpen my skills, increase my knowledge of teaching methods, and enhance my growth as a professional educator.

Mr. Timmons Fairforest 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.

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Spartanburg, SC View local requests

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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad mini 3 MGNR2LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, Space Gray) NEWEST VERSION • Amazon $355.00 1 $355.00
STEM Project-Based Learning: An Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Approach (2nd Edition) • Amazon $39.95 1 $39.95
Problem-Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach • Amazon $32.15 1 $32.15
No Permission Required: Bringing STEAM to Life in K-12 Schools • Amazon $31.49 1 $31.49
Project-Based Learning: Differentiating Instruction for the 21st Century • Amazon $31.23 1 $31.23
Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry • Amazon $30.72 1 $30.72
From STEM to STEAM: Using Brain-Compatible Strategies to Integrate the Arts • Amazon $29.10 1 $29.10
Enriched Learning Projects: A Practical Pathway to 21st Century Skills • Amazon $22.63 1 $22.63
Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College • Amazon $22.54 1 $22.54
Teach Like a Champion Field Guide: A Practical Resource to Make the 49 Techniques Your Own • Amazon $22.18 1 $22.18
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College (K-12) • Amazon $20.76 1 $20.76
Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator • Amazon $20.01 1 $20.01
The Together Teacher: Plan Ahead, Get Organized, and Save Time! • Amazon $17.61 1 $17.61
iPad mini Case - Fintie iPad mini 3 / iPad mini 2 / iPad mini Case, 360 Degree Rotating Multi-Angle Stand Smart Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep Feature, Map Design • Amazon $14.99 1 $14.99
Organized Teacher, Happy Classroom: A Lesson Plan for Managing Your Time, Space and Materials • Amazon $12.60 1 $12.60

Materials cost

$702.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$793.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.95

Total project goal

$933.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $933.01

3 Donors

-$73.00

Donations toward project cost

-$62.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.95

Matching donations from our partners

-$860.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$731.01

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.00

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