This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I am fortunate to work in the beautiful community of Jackson Heights, Queens. We have a diverse population of students with a variety of needs. We teach a large immigrant population with families from Central and South America as well as Asia. Almost 20% of our school is made up of English Language Learners. We are a Barrier Free School, which means that we provide access to children with disabilities, including students with severe cognitive, medical and emotional needs.
We are a Title I school in need of financial assistance due to our high number of children from low-income families.
Despite all of the challenges our students face, they are passionate, hardworking, smart and curious. I have the pleasure of working in a variety of roles at our school (from yoga and mindfulness instructor to a reading rescue teacher and mentor to new educators) and get to spend time with future world leaders, yogis, writers, artists, engineers and the list goes on!
This year, I am working with the blended, remote 2nd grade students through ZOOM and Google Classroom, on the days that they are learning from home.
My Project
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” -Anne Lamott
The pandemic has been a trying time for everyone, students and teachers alike.
From the students who lost family members, stopped regularly socializing and had gaps in learning, to the teachers who are overworked, trying to meet the needs of students virtually, with the expectations of a regular classroom, in a normal year.
As hard as I try to keep the students engaged- reading books, doing yoga, writing, doing math etc., it has taken a toll on my body.
With the tools in this donors choose grant, I will be rehabilitate my hands, my elbows and my back, in order give my heart to my students!
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
HUANUO Large Clamp-On Keyboard Tray(26.4" x 11.8") - Under Desk Comfort Keyboard Drawer, Easy to Use with Sliding Under Desk Keyboard and Mouse Platform （Black）
• Amazon Business
$45.59
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$45.59
Perixx Periboard-512 Ergonomic Split Keyboard - Natural Ergonomic Design - Black - Bulky Size 19.09"x9.29"x1.73", US English Layout (11525)
• Amazon Business
$40.66
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$40.66
WorkEZ Best Adjustable Laptop Cooling Stand & Lap Desk for Bed Couch w/Mouse Pad. Ergonomic Height Angle tilt Aluminum Desktop Tray Portable MacBook pro Computer Riser Table Cooler Folding Holder
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse, 800 / 1200 /1600 DPI, 5 Buttons for Laptop, Desktop, PC, Macbook - Black
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Materials cost
$154.23
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$186.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.92
Total project goal
$219.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$219.46
1 Donor
-$219.46
Donations toward project cost
-$186.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Mahoney-Kertes and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
