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Welcome to my EDT 3010 Portfolio Completed by Dan McPherson



My name is Dan McPherson and I am currently a student at Metro State University of Denver. I would like to officially greet and thank everyone who is visiting my wikispace page. I would also like to thank-you for your time in looking at my EDT 3010 Portfolio which I learned to do from my professor Dr.Yeh. I hope you will see how much I have learned from this class and how the content of this class will allow the students I work with to better themselves through the use of technology. First, let me tell you a little bit about myself. Currently I work in the Cherry Creek School district at an alternative high school named the "I" Team Ranch. This school provides a more restrictive environment for students with significant identifiable emotional disorders. I am very proud of all my students who have chosen to attend the Ranch to continue their education and receive a high school diploma. Working with "At Risk" students is a passion in my life and I have been doing it for 10 years now. Nothing is more gratifying to me then to see students who have struggled with their mental health and sometimes drug and alcohol abuse, walk accross the stage and receive their high school diploma. Before becoming an educator I worked at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln Nebraska. I rose to the rank of Sergeant and worked in every aspect of the correctional institution. Due to my experiences at the Prison I decided that I wanted to do something positive with my life so I moved to Colorado with my wife (Jennifer) and went back to school at Metro State University of Denver. I completed my special education program requirements and received my special education license. Now I feel that I am helping people out before they get into too much trouble and end up in prison. I have a son (Colin) who I get to enjoy my summer with now that I am a teacher. I have many friends who do not enjoy what they do for a living. I am proud to say that I am a teacher and that I am making a difference in my students lives.

Metro State University of Denver