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Ms. Koroma-Bernard from Brooklyn, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Walking Through the Rhythm of West Africa

My students need 13 djembe drums ( Originally from West Africa).

  • $1,278 goal

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My Students

I've often observed people cringe up their face or respond in a way that lets me know they think my job is more difficult than that of other teachers because of where I teach, or that my job is less enjoyable. Actually, I have the privilege of teaching the best group of students out there. They are extra special because despite all the odds they are faced with, they remain resilient. They come in joyful, optimistic, and ready to learn and do their best! We belong to a school in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

My students are eager, respectful, very talkative, humorous, and at times have a little more energy than I would like.

But all in all, I wouldn't trade them for any other group of students. Ninety five percent of the students qualify for free lunch. In addition, the neighborhood has been deemed one of the worst areas in Brooklyn and the city at large. It possesses all of the qualities that come with poverty: high crime rate, gang violence, failing schools, limited services, etc. Despite all the odds I remain committed! I am committed to my students and the community in which I serve.

My Project

My students along with the other students in the school, have received a grant that allows them extra music/art curriculum. This semester we have been awarded an artist that will bring djembe drumming to our students. The only issue is that we do not own any djembe drums. The students will gain knowledge by learning about the origin of the djembe drums and relate the background to many of their ancestors. Also, allowing them to play the djembe drums can help improve their literacy skills. Science has shown that when children learn to play music, their brains begin to hear and process sounds they couldn't otherwise hear.

Ms. Koroma-Bernard PS 446 Riverdale Ave Community School Grades 3-5

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

27 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Synergy Freestyle Djembe • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.99 13 $1,039.87

Materials cost

$1,039.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,085.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.55

Total project goal

$1,277.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,277.02

3 Donors

-$1,085.47

Donations toward project cost

-$1,085.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$191.55

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 $0.00

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