mrs. sue mietus business teacher 6 th grade computers

Mrs. Sue MietusBusiness Teacher

6th Grade Computers

My Qualifications B.S. in Business Education M.S. in Student Development in Higher

Education/Counseling Teaching in Penfield Since 2000

2000-2004: PHS 2004-Present: Bay Trail Middle SchoolPrior to teaching:

College Admissions CounselorCareer Center CoordinatorCareer Counselor for MBA Students

Family Life Husband, Peter Miller, Age 9, at Scribner in 4th Grade

(Ms. Ryan’s Class) Live in Penfield Cub Scout Family Grew up in W. Irondequoit (Maiden Name was Shellard)

About Me as a Teacher I love my job!! My class, while important, is not the

center of the universe Respect goes both ways I don’t know everything No surprises for students My expectations are clear I don’t take things too seriously I am approachable I help students acclimate to middle

school

About this Class (New in Fall, 2013)

Meets for 10 Weeks, Once in the 3-Day Rotation Prezi

Create an online presentation about a topic of their choice

Microsoft Movie Maker Create a public service announcement on a topic

of their choice Microsoft OneNote

Create a virtual notebook on the topic of internet safety

Microsoft Publisher Explore a variety of publications

Grading Outstanding (O) Satisfactory (S) Unsatisfactory (U) – Students would have to work

hard to earn this grade!

Based on: Accurate Completion of Projects

No homework is assigned but sometimes students have to catch up on a project due to absence or music lesson. They can come in during HOME base if necessary.

About My Classroom Agenda on the whiteboard daily Low stress environment No discipline issues – their hands are always

busy Students can listen to their own choice of

music as they work Students work at their own pace to complete

tasks Students are supported every step of the way

Extra Help Available during HOME Base Quiet work environment Students get a pre-signed

pass from me Great way to get caught up

if absent or at a music lesson

Email: smietus@penfield.edu