7 Grade Memphis Trip

Landmark Jr. High School

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Our 7th grade classes are preparing for an exciting field trip to Memphis!!! The trip will be September 20 & 21. This is a great chance for students to learn about their culture. More information will be given at our scheduled meeting. August 25 Meeting starts at 6:00p.m. in the cafeteria Video An informative short video about Memphis Register Sign up for trip and receive trip itinerary

For more information, please contact: Mrs. Deidra Abbott dabbott@batesvilleschools.org August 15, 2012

Deidra Abbott 7 July 2012

Smartphone usage in the classroom

Should student use of smartphones be banned or limited during school hours? This controversial question becomes extremely important when interruptions occur continuously during educational sessions. Clearly, because of common issues, it may be the smart thing to at least limit smartphone usage, even though students may feel it would be an invasion of their privacy. For educators, it is by far a rude and insulting interference of both their time spent preparing and time spent trying to teach the students. Possibly, if students were taught more about courtesies and proper etiquettes this would not be a major issue, but sadly etiquette class went out the window many years ago and we are now paying dearly for it. Also, there are plenty of different technological products in use in most schools for educational purposes. Personal tools are usually not necessary. The only reason a phone should be used is for limited, teacher approved objectives or for emergencies. We have to remember to keep schools a place to teach not only by the book, but also often forgotten life lessons, such as respect.

Deidra Abbott
1663 N. Heights Ave. (870)307-3018 dabbott@batesvilleschools.org

OBJECTIVE_____________________________________________
To obtain a teaching position which will allow me to pursue my personal goals of helping children set and acquire their own goals of achievement.

EXPERIENCE______________________________________
Migrant Aide Batesville School District
Educational tutor/advocate for migrant students Schedule small group/in class times for tutoring students Meet with parents for program sign up and for parent/teacher conferences Plan book parties and activities Complete necessary paperwork on a monthly basis for migrant program Attend yearly district/state meetings

Aug 2008-Dec 2010

EDUCATION_______________________________________
Univ. of Ar. Comm. Coll. at Batesville AA in Gen Ed -May 2012
Phi Theta Kappa Summa Cum Latte Whos Who of American Colleges

Arkansas State Univ. at Jonesboro - BA in Education May 2014

REFERENCES___________________________________________ Rev. Michael Parmley Pastor