1. Thanks to WEF for providing our wonderful technological equipment
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2. 6th Grade Social Studies
Please see the hand out that will cover all the particulars of the curriculum and course.

3. Mr. Donnell- Social Studies & Financial Literacy
Who am I?
Mr. Donnell- Social Studies & Financial Literacy

4. Who am I?
Husband
26 years - October 10

5. Who am I?
Father

6. Who am I?
Wyckoff resident
since 1999

7. Why am I here? BA in Economics Management- Ohio Wesleyan University 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. Lawnmower Parents

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

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

13. 24 with a ”Big Girl” job with S&P Global in Boston
21 and charting his own course

14. 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

15. 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!

16. 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.