"I am a 10-grade English teacher in an area that has been deeply impacted by the economy. Our county currently has the highest unemployment rate in the state. My students are eager to learn, but many don't have the resources at home to further their education. My school recently has embarked on a new...
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"I am a 10-grade English teacher in an area that has been deeply impacted by the economy. Our county currently has the highest unemployment rate in the state. My students are eager to learn, but many don't have the resources at home to further their education. My school recently has embarked on a new journey: opening a culinary academy. I will be working with the culinary students, integrating English with their culinary studies. We are hoping that this career academy will be beneficial for both college-bound students and students who are seeking employment directly from high school. Being the "first" class in the culinary academy, my students will experience a unique opportunity to learn and grow. These students will be able to learn in not only their academic classes, but will also be able to see how these academics are relevant to their interest: food. However, because of our school's budget, we have no money for new supplies, especially books. I am hoping to read some more food-related books with my students in order to fully interest, excite, and educate the children with relevant materials. Our culinary academy's summative project will be "My Life in Food: A Memoir in Recipes". Students will write their life story, incorporating the important and memorable recipes they grew up with. In order to provide an example and build up to this project, I would like for my students to read the memoir "Tender at the Bone" by food critic Ruth Reichl. You can make a huge difference in my classroom. My students are not financially able to buy their own copies of this book. By donating today, you will open up a whole new genre of writing to my students. Who knows? You could even inspire the next Ruth Reichl!
My students need 30 copies of the memoir "Tender at the Bone" by food critic Ruth Reichl.
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Ms. H. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 11, 2009
Dear Daria, Susan, Barbara, Robyn, John, C.L., Sara, Alyson, Kathleen and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,
Words cannot express how grateful I am to receive these books. It is so hard to engage high school students in reading, and I just know that this project will do that! The MHS Culinary Academy is blessed to be supported by kind donors like you. At the beginning of the school year, I told my students about this potential project, and they were so excited to "do something so cool in English class." I cannot wait to tell them today that they will get the opportunity to complete this project. Again, thank you so much for your generosity! With gratitude,
Ms. H.
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Region:
Florida
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Jun 16, 2009
| Expires:
Nov 22, 2009
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 9-12
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Patie H. (volunteer)
on Jun 19, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Jun 21, 2009
"Thank you so much for your donation! My students will be so thrilled to have new books and to be able to engage in a cross-curricular project with real-world ties!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Jul 3, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."
C.L.
from Palm Coast , FL
gave
in support of Florida
on Sep 3, 2009
"Thank you so much for your donation! My students are so excited to work in the Culinary Academy and this project will be a great learning experience for them."
The teacher Ms. H.
on Sep 4, 2009
"I gave to this project because because of the strong connection between cooking and my memories of my family. In many ways, I cannot have one without the other."
"I gave to this project because I love that book! I hope it inspires the students to write."
"Thank you so much!!!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Oct 2, 2009
"I saw this on SeriousEats.com and couldn't resist -- it sounds like a great project!"
"Susan, thank you so much! We really appreciate it!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Oct 13, 2009
"Thank you so much, Barbara! We really appreciate it!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Nov 9, 2009
"I gave to this project because reading can change your life."
Kathleen
from Wisconsin
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
"I love Ms. Hughes! "
Alyson
from New York
gave
on Nov 10, 2009
"Thank you, Alyson! :)"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Nov 10, 2009
"Thank you, Kathleen You are awesome!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Nov 10, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."
Daria
from Palm Coast, FL
gave
on Nov 11, 2009
"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."
gave
on Nov 11, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 11, 2009
The teacher Ms. H.
on Nov 11, 2009
"Hooray!!!"
Barbara
from Ankeny, IA
on Nov 11, 2009
Purchased the books for Ms. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 11, 2009
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