Welcome to Ms. Wanjiku's Class
by Peris Wanjiku
Jefferson West High School
Special Education
About me:
Hello, my name is Peris Wanjiku. If my name looks strange and unfamiliar, it’s because it is unfamiliar. Wanjiku is a Kenyan name, most specifically a Kikuyu name which is a tribe in Kenya. I was born and raised in Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It lies on the equator with the Indian Ocean to its southeast and Lake Victoria situated to its southwest. I have three older sisters, which made for a very interesting household. In fifth grade, I attended an all girls Catholic boarding school in Embu, Kenya called St. Ursula Girls Boarding Primary School. Boarding School sounded scary, but it turned out to be one of my best childhood experiences. Embu is located close to Mt. Kenya, which is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa. My favorite memories are of hiking up Mt. Kenya Forest, or the base of Mt. Kenya on the weekend.
My family moved to America when I was in 8th grade. I attended Wichita North High School. North High is full of culture and tradition. I had a different yet rich experience that I greatly appreciated. I loved being involved in the different clubs and sports, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and learning from different teachers.
After High School, I attended the University of Kansas for my undergraduate degree and Pittsburg State University for my Masters degree in Teaching. I also begun volunteering at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church. My experience as a youth leader combined with my yearning to continually learn and grow is what inspired me to pursue a career in Education.
Email: peris.wanjiku@usd340.org Phone: 785-484-3331
Course Description: Study Skills/Special Education is a course for students with IEP's. Special education is geared toward providing additional services, support, programs, specialized placements or environments to ensure that all students' educational needs are provided for. In the class, students will: learn more about their disability, learn strategies to help them work within their disability, receive more instructional support, and learn skills as well as practice being their own self advocate.
Please click the link below for the syllabus.
Please click the link below to read more about the paraeducators who work diligently with the students.
Interesting Websites/Videos.
Temple Grandin's Experience with Autism
Freshmen Calendar: Calendar of assignment due dates, tests and quiz dates.
"The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards." Anatole France
