Greetings students, parents, and friends!  Thanks for stopping by!  This is the online home of my classroom.  On this site you will find a weekly calendar of what is going on in class.  You will also find the problem of the week as well as important information pertaining to my Math 8 and Algebra classes.  Bookmark this site and stop by frequently. The plans are subject to change, due to the nature of teaching.  This is designed to give parents and students an idea of what is going on in class.  It will usually be updated on the weekends.  Last updated: 6/4/08

MESSAGE TO PARENTS & STUDENTS

I do sincerely hope that you/your child learned a lot more math than they knew before they walked into Room 104.  I did my best to make class engaging, entertaining, most importantly informative.  I know that I may not have always succeeded at it, but your child's learning was always at the forefront of what occurred in my classroom. 

The nature of my job allows me to really get a strong sense of a generation.  My heart goes out to these young people who are facing a world with challenges that many of us did not have to face.  They have the capability to be far more technologically advanced than we were at their age.  They have the chance to reach further and go faster than we, their parents and teachers, could.  I just hope as we work as a community to raise this generation that we don't allow them to lose track of the values that got us this far: valuing education, hard work, and respect for authority.   As I continue within the spectrum of my career, I am seeing these values declining in this generation of young people.  They are so smart, so strong, and so capable.  They have such talent, wit, and courage. They are our future.

It is so rewarding to meet so many young people and see them grow and be successful.  I was proud to celebrate many of my students’ success with Student of the Week, Most Improved Student, and Excellence in Mathematics Awards.  In addition, I have been honored to have 2 former students nominate me as their Most Influential Teacher (2007 & 2008).  I actually had the chance to have these 2 students tell me how I made a difference in their lives, their words were more precious than gold to me.  I look forward to hearing back from you and your child too about how things are going after leaving WWMS. 

In conclusion, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve you and your family.  If there is any way I can be of help in the future, feel free to contact me.   Have a safe and relaxing summer, I’m going too!

P.S. Study Island is open most of the summer.  It is a great opportunity to sharpen skills over summer.....  hint, hint!  :)

Take care and good luck!

Sincerely,

Problem of the Week

Soon to come!

CONtact information

Phone: (513) 619 - 2440 ext. 42530

Plan bell: 1:40 p.m. - 2: 25 p.m.

Email: dorsey.kendell@wintonwoods.org

Class Motto

Do your best!

Offer help!

Ready, be prepared for class.

Success!!  Seek it and it shall seek you.

Elevate your learning, reach new heights.

Yes, always be ready to cooperate

Biography

• Born and raised here in Cincinnati, Ohio. 
• Graduated from The School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1996 as a vocal music major.
• Graduated from College of Mount Saint Joseph in 2000, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics.
• Licensed to teach Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12) in the State of Ohio.
• Currently working on Master's Degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Cincinnati.
• Married to Felecia, who is a teacher in Fairfield City Schools
• Love to sing, compose music, and play piano.
  

Teaching History

• 7 years of Mathematics at Winton Woods Middle School
• Mathematics Department Facilitator (Winton Woods Middle & High Schools)
• Winton Woods Middle School Webmaster
• Mathematics Adjunct Instructor,  Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (2004 - 2006)