Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 February 2003 — Page 7

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK

Estella Swann has been dedicated to her students for 34 years. In this photo she prepares her fifth grade class to

for a science experiment. (Photo/J. Hurst)

Name: Estella H. Swann Hometown: St. Joseph, Louisiana College attended: Southern University (Baton Rouge,Louisiana) Year(s) of graduation: 1969 and 1979 (graduate degree) Began teaching in:

1969

School currently working at: Crestview Elementary School (Lawrence Township) How long: 20 years Subject: General Grade level:

Fifth

Why do you have the desire to

teach?

“I relish the opportunity to help someone learn and experience new and exciting things. My only avenue for achieving this and reaching as many people as I could was through teaching. After 33.5 years of teaching, I am still as exuberant about my job as I was on my first day, that

many years ago.”

What is the most rewarding thing you’ve experienced as a teacher.

“Whenever a student understands a concept, interprets it, and makes a practical application; the illumination that appears in his or her eyes makes me feel as if I have unlocked a chamber of knowledge for that child’s future. It does not matter if it is understanding a soliloquy from Shakespeare, contrasting physical or chemical changes, or the solution to a multi-step math problem; I then know I have accomplished my goal. I have im-

pacted a life in a positive way.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of

teaching?

“WTien I hear the imbalanced attacks about public education in the news media, I want to have a venue to tell “the whole story” and nothing but “the whole story”. Educating non practitioners of education as to what the reality of teaching involves is very frustrating to so many people. We have to educate the masses and many of our students do quite well, but the “good” news is not

reported as equitable as the disturbing news. There is always room for improvement and room to improve. We do not want our students to grow up and become mendicants; we want them to fare well.” In the future, what changes would you like to see in schools? “Our students are inundated with non-aca-demic burdens. A high percentage of classroom teachers are not educated to handle the multitude of societal issues we face from day to day. Our professional training did not equip us with a broad stroke of skills to address the ills of the world; however, we do teach all subject areas. Each school in America needs a counselor, a registered nurse, a social worker, smaller class sizes, and equitable professional pay. I hope these changes are made soon, then and only then, will we leave no child behind.”

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EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM (I DP) The External Diploma Program (EDI 1 ) allows adults who cannot attend day or evening in-school classes to obtain a high school diploma by earning class credits from their .who ( lasses

available this spring:

DAY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Adult Education Is For You ...if you are tired of being shortchanged m your job because you lack a high school diploma. ... if you are a teenager who dropped out of school because of poor attendance, insufficient credits, or difficulty passing the ISTEP. .. .if you are a homemaker with free time during the day. ... if you are a night or afternoon worker who can study at

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. . .if you want to improve your reading and math skills. .. if you want to improve your employment skills. .. .if you have college entrance deficiencies. Now is the time to enroll in Day Adult. Wc have instructors trained and interested in working w ith you to enhance your educational experience. Special adult-type time block scheduling permits you to attend part-time or full-time. Earn the requirements you need for a diploma. Day Adult High School offers the following classes:

Problem Solving Pre-Algebra 1 & 2

Algebra 1-4

Geometry I - 2

Biology 1-2

Career Exploration Opportunities (CEO) Consumer Business

Economics English 1-8

English (GQE)

Accounting Government

Health/Drug Education

Speech/Debate U.S. History 1-2 Word Processing

Nutrition/Wellness The Learning Center

Keyboarding 1-2 l ife Skills Machine Cal/Filing Math (GQE) Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Mixed Subject I.ab

Music

Needle Art 1-3 Physical Education 1-2

Aerobics

Physical Science 1-2 Psychology

Sociology

Teen Parenting Teen Pregnancy Library Experience

The IPS Learning Center is designed to meet the needs of pregnant and recently parenting students of all ages. The mission of the Learning Center is to help the student have and nurture a healthy baby and to help her continue on her educational track. For more information, call 226-3939.

Algebra 1-2 Problem Solving Consumer Math I Economics Family Living Child Dev 1-2 Physical Ed t-2 Biology 1-2

English l-H

Hcallh/Drug Ed Government U.S. History 1-2

Psychology Sociology

World History 1-2 Physical Science 1-2

The cost for EDP Classes is $20 per subject for those who live in the Indianapolis Public Schools I Jistrict and $90 per subject for non-IPS residents. T he cost for the course workbook is $20. Textbook costs will vary.

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To register, you must present the following information:

An official transcript from your home school. (To obtain your official transcript, contact the Registrar at your home school.) Students who arc 16 or 17 years old must bring an official withdrawal form signed hv the student, parcnt(s) and school principal. (To obtain an official w ithdraw al form, contact the guidance department of your home school.) CAREER EXPLORATION AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES. CALL 226-4116.

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The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust created this scholarship program in tribute to the life & values of Nina Pulliam (i906-i997), ivho was a journalist, business leader, humanitarian, and lover of all creatures. Individuals who meet at least one of the criteria: • Incoming freshmen ages 18-25, who have been reared through the child welfare system,- • Individuals with physical disabilities, • or students who are age 25 or older with dependents in their family unit and meet income eligibility requirements

Applicants must also meet all of the following criteria: • Must be admitted to IUPUI or Ivy Tech, • Must be working toward their first college degree, ' • Must be US citizens and residents of Indiana, and • Must be at or below 80% (approximately $82,000.00 annually) of the median income for Marion County.

This scholarship pays full instate tuition, fees anil hooks. It also provides a living allotvance (up to $25,ooo] per academic year Application raiuires an essay, an official hiejh school transcript (incoming freshmen),and demonstrable financial need as determined hy the FAFSA * Application deadline April 1, 2003 For more information, contact Ivy Tech Kathleen Vahle • [email protected] • (317) 921 -461 7 IUPUI Marsha Currin • [email protected] • (317) 278-7878