My name is David Perkins and I'm a 4th grade teacher at Frank Long Intermediate School in Bellport, New York. This coming year will be my 9th year teaching in South Country School District and I am still enjoying each and every year that passes. My secret to being such a happy teacher is trying to implement different things every school year. This way, I'm excited about trying new ways to teach and the students are excited about various ways to learn! 

I really enjoy using technology to support what I'm teaching in class. It is difficult using technology with every subject, but when I can use it, I do. I still learn things just as students do. Something I continue to realize is that there are many websites, online tools, and other applications that can make learning so much fun! It's a matter of being open to technology and working with it. Each year I have been able to expand how I use educational technology in the classroom. I can't wait to try out some ideas this year! For the most part students love using computers and I also know that a majority of kids have computers at home. Do you know what that means? It means that kids have access to learning and becoming an even smarter student 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!