| Name: | Rhoda McDonald |
| What subjects do you teach? | Special Ed. |
| Years at MacArthur? | 3 |
| Years in education? | 8 |
| Have you taught at any schools prior to MacArthur? If yes, please list them and how long you taught there. |
Rancho Vale Mora Residential treatment center in Northern New Mexico, Southwestern Oklahoma Juvenile Detention Center in Manitou Oklahoma, Cache Public Schools, Washington Elementary, and Carriage Hills Elementary
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| Colleges attended and degrees earned? |
Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Highlands University @ Las Vegas New Mexico
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| What are some of your professional experiences? | Building Rep. for PEAL/OEA , Executive Board member for OEA/PEAL, Department Head for the Special Needs Area |
| Do you coach or sponsor a club? If yes, please list. | No |
| Have you received any awards for teaching or coaching? | Yes. Teacher of the year at Rancho Valmora |
| What got you interested in becoming a teacher? |
Both of my parents were teachers and I started substitute teaching. Later, I was an assistant for a special needs classroom. These jobs sparked a flame for my career.
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| How do you keep your students motivated? | Verbal encouragement, praise, and humor |