1. Thanks to WEF for providing our wonderful technological equipment
Please support their Fundraisers!

2. 6th Grade Social Studies
Please see the hand out that will cover all the particulars of the curriculum and course.

3. Father Husband Who am I? Wyckoff Resident for 16 years
Mr. Donnell- Social Studies
Father
Husband
Wyckoff Resident for 16 years
26 years - October 10

4. Why am I here? BA in Economics Management- Ohio Wesleyan University Concentrations in History and English 2 years a Marketing Assistant for Manufacturing Company- liaison between Engineering and Sales & Marketing divisions. 13 years- Commercial Photographer- extensive international and domestic travel Masters of Arts in Teaching Program at MSU N-8 certified, Social Studies certified Teaching- 5th grade at Calvin Coolidge School 8th grade Social Studies at Eisenhower 6th grade Social Studies at Eisenhower Camp Counselor Canoe guide Coach

5. My Educational Philosophy is rooted in…
…my personal experiences
-as a student
-as a father
…my work with children
- as a camp counselor
- as a coach
- as a teacher
…my understanding of Child Development
Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

6. I Believe…... …that every child can
…that a child can not be given self-esteem. They earn it by over coming obstacles.
…every child should be encouraged to dream big.
…that a well meaning parent or teacher can do great harm to a child’s sense of self worth by not expecting them to work through a problem or tough situation.
…that praise and accolades given frivolously undermine a childs respect for the adult who gives them.
…that struggle provides the most meaningful growth.
…maturity and responsibility (in people) are demand driven.

7. Washington Elementary 2000
Eilish 1st Grade
Washington Elementary
Eilish 6th Grade
EMS
2006
Eilish Graduation
IHHS
2012

8. Washington Elementary
Liam 1st Grade
Washington Elementary
2003
Liam 6th Grade
EMS
2009
Liam Graduation
IHHS
2015

9. Why are we (really) here?
Prepare them for high school and beyond
-Identify and organize important information
-Recognize what works best for them
-Expose them to a variety of test and learning situations
-Prepare them to work with others

10. Why are we (really) here? Cont’d
Prepare them to make decisions of real importance….
They will be voting and driving in 5-6 years!

11. Where are we going? Goal-
Set the bar high to create individuals who are …
-well rounded and well adjusted adolescents
-capable of good work
-secure in themselves
-capable of leading this country well.