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Ms. O'Connell’s Classroom Edit display name

  • PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • More than three‑quarters 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

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During the last 15 years I have worked in the same community and school. Many things have changed during that time; students have come and gone, many of the teachers are different, and several different programs. However, some things have not changed. The community largely consists of new immigrants from South America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Although the families in the community do not have an abundance of money, they are rich in dignity and dedication to their children's future. Many of the parents did not have the opportunity to attend school or their schooling was cut short at a young age. Therefore, acquiring a good education is important and the families support the teachers and the school to the best of their abilities. My students are predominately bilingual and English is their second language. As individuals they have different personalities, experiences, and interests. However, what they all have in common is a desire to learn and be successful.

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During the last 15 years I have worked in the same community and school. Many things have changed during that time; students have come and gone, many of the teachers are different, and several different programs. However, some things have not changed. The community largely consists of new immigrants from South America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Although the families in the community do not have an abundance of money, they are rich in dignity and dedication to their children's future. Many of the parents did not have the opportunity to attend school or their schooling was cut short at a young age. Therefore, acquiring a good education is important and the families support the teachers and the school to the best of their abilities. My students are predominately bilingual and English is their second language. As individuals they have different personalities, experiences, and interests. However, what they all have in common is a desire to learn and be successful.

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