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6th Grade Social Studies Please see the hand out that will cover all the particulars of the curriculum and course.

Mr. Donnell- Social Studies & Financial Literacy Who am I? Mr. Donnell- Social Studies & Financial Literacy cdonnell@wyckoffschools.org

Who am I? Husband 26 years - October 10

Who am I? Father

Who am I? Wyckoff resident since 1999

Why am I here? BA in Economics Management- Ohio Wesleyan University- 1984 Concentrations in History and English 2 years a Marketing Assistant for Manufacturing Company- liaison between Engineering and Sales & Marketing divisions. 13 years- Commercial Photographer- extensive international and domestic travel Masters of Arts in Teaching Program at MSU N-8 certified, Social Studies certified Teaching- 5th grade at Calvin Coolidge School 8th grade Social Studies at Eisenhower 6th grade Social Studies at Eisenhower Camp Counselor - Canoe guide - Coach

My Educational Philosophy is rooted in… …my personal experiences -as a student -as a father …my understanding of Child Development Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development …my work with children - as a camp counselor - as a coach - as a teacher - as a father and uncle

I Believe…... …that every child can …that a child can not be given self-esteem. They earn it by overcoming obstacles. …every child should be encouraged to dream big. …that a well meaning parent or teacher can do great harm to a child’s sense of self worth by not expecting them to work through a problem or tough situation. …that praise and accolades given frivolously undermine a child’s respect for the adult who gives them. …that struggle provides the most meaningful growth. …maturity and responsibility (in people) are demand driven.

Lawnmower Parents

Washington Elementary 2000 Eilish 1st Grade Washington Elementary 2000 Eilish 6th Grade EMS 2006 Eilish Graduation IHHS 2012

Washington Elementary Liam 1st Grade Washington Elementary 2003 Liam 6th Grade EMS 2009 Liam Graduation IHHS 2015

24 with a ”Big Girl” job with S&P Global in Boston 21 and charting his own course

Why are we (really) here? Prepare them for high school and beyond -Identify and organize important information -Recognize what works best for them -Expose them to a variety of test and learning situations -Prepare them to work with others

Why are we (really) here? Cont’d Prepare them to make decisions of real importance…. They will be voting and driving in 6-7 years!

Where are we going? Goal- Set the bar high to create individuals who are … -well rounded and well adjusted adolescents -capable of good work -secure in themselves -capable of leading this country well.