When I say, "I teach," it means more than a job. It is a way of life. Your best days are defined by seemingly small victories - a window of comprehension, a joy in discovery. And your worst days require you to dig in and give more to find a new solution, a new opportunity. My students live in a high poverty area and don't always have a way to express who they really are. As a teacher I feel it is my job to open their eyes to new discoveries and trials and tribulations. I teach a self-contained class of 34 sixth graders, and also direct an art elective that is open to all students grades six through eight. I want to be able to bring these students something that they can't find anywhere else during this time in their life... a photography elective where they are encouraged to view the world and its many forms.
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Mar 31, 2010 gave to Click and Move
"Quill.com matched donations to this project to support this teacher! We'll also deliver these supplies to help improve the quality of education during this time of great economic need. Quill.com has partnered with DonorsChoose.org because we understand schools' needs to control costs and enrich learning."
"Quill.com matched donations to this project to support this teacher! We'll also deliver these supplies to help improve the quality of education during this time of great economic need. Quill.com has partnered with DonorsChoose.org because we understand schools' needs to control costs and enrich learning."
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Mar 31, 2010 from Germantown, MD gave to Click and Move
"I gave to this project because I know your students will benefit from it."
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Mar 9, 2010 from New York, NY gave to Click and Move
"I gave to this project because Ms. Somar is probably one of the best teachers in the United States. Plus, I'm a strong believer in visual arts education, using technology to empower innovative thinking, and that Ms. Somar is awesomely amazing!"
Nov 4, 2009 to Zoom Into My Life!
"Thank you Whitney for your support. It really means to me that you've decided to help my students."
Nov 1, 2009 from Ojai, CA gave to Zoom Into My Life!
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Visual Arts education."
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Oct 5, 2009 from New York, NY gave to Zoom Into My Life!
"I gave to this project because Ms. Somar is probably one of the best teachers in the United States. Plus, I'm a strong believer in visual arts education, using technology to empower innovative thinking, and that Ms. Somar is awesomely amazing!"
