Molly M. Nuckols

	Position: Fourth Grade Teacher Subject(s):Language Arts and Social Studies School: Magellan Charter School District: Magellan E-mail address: mmolnar@mindspring.com OS: Win

 

List and describe highlights in your role as a professional educator.

• Successfully completed 8 years of teaching
• Attended NCCAT
• Was part of initial staff of Magellan Charter School
• Social Studies Representative for Magellan Charter School
• Member of School Governance Team- Magellan Charter School

What are some of the ways you are currently using technology in your role as an educator?

• Word processing for editing
• Research for biography projects using search engines
• Teaching MS Works and Powerpoint in an after school computer class
• Virtual field trips using Carolina Clips

List some of the things that you are most interested in learning during the next two weeks of this MAST II workshop.

• Learning practical ways of integrating technology into the curriculum
• Designing and keeping up with a website
• Creating workstations

List the technology that is available for use by your students.

• Computers Scanners Digital Camera Internet

What are two of your goals for yourself as an educator in the future?

• Successfully integrate technology into my teaching
• Help my students to become more computer competent

Describe something you have done for students during the past year which had an outcome that you were particularly pleased with.

• I taught a computer class after school and was pleased that I could teach the kids how to use MSWorks and Powerpoint.

What are some of your hobbies?

• I enjoy gardening, reading, cooking, yoga, and walking.

What is one of your favorite places to travel to and why?

• I love the beach because it's relaxing and feels like you are in a little part of heaven.

Tell a little more about yourself and your family.

• I've been married to Mike since March 2001, St. Patrick's Day. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Organic Chemistry. He hopes to complete the program by December 2003.
• I am one of seven children (6 girls and one boy) and have 5 nieces and 2 nephews.
• I moved here from Endwell, NY, where I lived for 24 years.
• I graduated from Bloomsburg University of PA.

If you could change one thing about education, what would it be and why?

• I wish all teachers could have the opportunity to work with a maximum of 16 students. After being in a classroom with over 25 students, I have truly enjoyed having a small class. You have the opportunity to really know each child and his/her strengths and weaknesses. Group projects and field trips are so much easier with a smaller number. I wish they would give teachers a raise, so more good people would stay in the profession.