My Students

The difficulty of teaching is trying to reach every student in the spectrum, and the kids at the high end are forgotten because they can manage by themselves. A book club that focuses just on them would provide them with an extra challenge and give them the opportunity to shine.

My students attend a small medical charter school in Arizona.

The listing on here says that there is medium poverty, but it is actually very high. We serve a large number of teenage mothers who realize that an education is important to their future and the success of their families. The others are often undersupported students who have been overlooked in the bigger districts. At our school, they have a second chance to make things right, get their diploma and begin a successful career.

My Project

We are requesting different books of various genres to begin a book club. Since we do not have a library or media center on site, this is the most logical way to get books into students' hands. By introducing literature to our students, we are expanding their horizons and providing them with new perspectives as well as providing them with a forum to voice their opinions. Three separate teachers will be running individual book clubs to keep the clubs small and intimate. The teachers will facilitate discussions as students provide their insights.

Literacy is the foundation of success in all areas of education and beyond.

Unfortunately, it is usually the lowest skill of many of our students. We would like to foster an environment where reading is a fun, enjoyable, appreciated and a social experience. With the help of your donations, our students will have access to books under the guidance of a supportive teacher.