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Interview Worksheet The Champion Family
1.
Share a little about your family. “My husband and I are high school sweethearts, and we’ve been married for 17 years and
we have 6 children. Our children are 19 (Junior), 16 (Christina), 14 (Bailey), 10 (Jackson), and I have the twins of course. (They are 3-year-old fraternal twins- Courtney and Jamie). Until ten months ago there were three active members of my family now there are just two, my husband is a high-ranking member, so I would rather not say too much about him for privacy. My son he is ranked private first class and I’m just mom now. Over the years, my family has moved 12 times, even overseas and it does get tiring. I’m currently working as a nurse at Le Bonheur and I find that this is just as fast pace as being active.”
2.
What are some joys and triumphs your family has celebrated?
“The birth of my twins was both a joy and a triumph, it was a complicated pregnancy that
could have ended my life as well as my children. my family has never been together for more than 3 months at a time and I can’t think of any other joys or triumphs that my family has celebrated, my own joys and triumphs yes but none that include my family. I pray that the answer to this question will change soon.”
3.
What are some challenges your family faces? M. Champion (Mother)-
“The moving, we are always moving and at this point I am glad to be in one place for a while. The separation anxiety that my children experience when their brother and father leaves is a big challenge for me, it’s so hard for me to calm them down and I find myself overwhelmed with what to do because I usually am not around when my mother has to deal with this. Depression is another challenge of mine, when I joined I thought that I would come home, and everything would be normal but its not. I’m struggling with depression, I’m trying to build a relationship with my children, work, and I’m injured. Sometimes I feel alone and it’s like I got the world on my shoulders, and all of these feelings become so overwhelming. Jackson has been acting out
since we’ve been here, and he has been suspended three times already, Bailey closes herself off and its hard to deal with this. I don’t have any family or friends here and this sometimes sucks because I do get lonely, and I do want to talk to an adult sometimes.”
Christina- “A challenge I face is the moving and trying to make new friends. My dad says I make a big deal out of this, but I don’t. I’m a junior in high school, and its hard to make friends and connect with people every six months or whatever. I’m sick of always moving, I mean I’m proud of my family for serving for our country but after a while its like really. I don’t have a relationship with my parents like my older brother and I wish I did because its hard for me to talk to them. I miss my friends and family, and this is the biggest challenge for me personally.”
4.
Describe the relationship you have with your child’s teacher.
“Bailey is homeschooled, she teaches herself. Christina attends Cordova High and Jackson attends Cordova Elementary. My relationship with their teachers are nonexistent.
We’ve been here for seven months and their teachers never seem to have the time to meet
with me. Courtney and Jamie’s teacher and I, as you know have an amazing relationship. Its still a work in progress but so far it is amazing, I’m giving updates on them every day and I can understand that they are truly cared for here.”
5.
What do you wish your child’s teacher knew or understood better?
“I wish that you’d understand that I need you to open your mouth when you speak to me. You are so quiet and shy when you’re talking to us parents but so lively when you’re talking to the children, I want that same energy because I thought you didn’t like me until
I realized that this is just you. You also need to know that its okay to tell me when my kids have been bad or done something they had no business doing. If you think that there is something that I need to have checked out, tell me. I wish the school understood how hard it is trying to get 4 kids to school every day and give me a hard time when I’m late sometimes. I really think that if you knew more or had a better understanding of military families, spouses, and kids then you would understand me and my family dynamic more as well as our culture. the military culture is completely different than your own and it’s a
lot of civilian things that we have to get used to, things my children hardly experienced while living on a base.”
6.
What strategies have you noticed your child’s teacher using to build a relationship with you?
“I’ve noticed that you try to build a relationship with by including me in special activities
you all have, and you communicate with me often, sending me pictures throughout the day giving me updates on my children. Although you don’t speak much you do smile and
that is welcoming, and you listen to me and my concerns when I have them. And another thing, you know my name. you don’t know how many times I have dealt with teachers and they didn’t even know my name it’s ridiculous. Inviting me to participate in making decisions involving my children and their learning is another way I see you trying to build a relationship with me, I appreciate you for wanting my input.”
7.
Has your child’s teacher or school shown support to your family? If so, how?
Well, this is awkward. The elementary and high school has done nothing to show support to my family. Neither has this school, I can tell that you are trying but I can also see that you know nothing about military families and the dynamics of them, or what they may be
feeling and how to deal with it. 8.
What is one way your child’s teacher could better support your family?
Get a better understanding of my family, the military and military families.
9.
Can you give an example of someone who has shown support to your family? Why was the support meaningful to your family?
My neighbor has shown me support so many times by being there for me in my times of need. She has on many occasions watched my children when I had to work, when school was closed, when I had to rush my daughter to the emergency room in the middle of the
night she was there to stay in my home with my other children. without any family here, it’s hard trying to find support when I randomly need it. She eases the load for my sometimes and this is so meaningful to me and my family because it does become overwhelming and the help is needed and welcomed.
10. How might the community show better support families?
Create more programs for spouses and children so that we can come together to bond over our common situations. This is my biggest request because I’ve had a hard time finding any type of support in Memphis. 11. I often send home work with the children, is there anything that you would like for
me to add or maybe not put in my lessons? Could you add more about my type of family in the lessons, none of my children are being taught about the military and what it is that their big brother and father does for a living. 12. You spoke of “military culture” could you give me an insight as to what that is?
That’s a pretty hard question… Military culture to me can be summed up simply Duty, Honor, Country. The way that we live is different from civilians in my opinion. My family has always lived on base and there are codes of conducts, regulations, etiquette procedures and rules, that we must follow that civilians don't even know about.
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Organize Your Research
Using the research, you gathered, complete the following by typing onto this worksheet. 1.
Summarize the information have you learned about your family type (characteristics, background information, description) that would be helpful for teachers to know in order to learn some background on the family type. Give at least three key ideas. I learned that more than half (54.7%) of all active duty members have a spouse and/or dependent,
and the nearly 1.7 million active duty family members are an important part of our military community. 53.5% of those active duty members are married, with 6.6% of the marriages being dual-military marriages, with 2.6% of them having children. military families have codes of conducts, regulations, etiquette procedures and rules that they must follow, and the children behave differently than civilian children. Almost half of the spouses surveyed reported that their oldest child is coping or has coped very well/well with the Soldier spouse being deployed and away from home, with one-fifth reporting their oldest child is coping or has coped poorly/very poorly. Most military families have dual-military marriages and both of the parents may be away from home for extended periods of time, the children experience separation anxiety and behavioral problems and they sometimes don’t have the chance to build relationships with their parents. 2.
Give stresses and challenges specific to this family type. 1
. Separation anxiety
2
. Making new friends
3
. Financial difficulties
4
. Coping with injury
5
. Isolation from family/friends
6
. Limited social support
7
. Children experiencing behavioral
problems
8
. Moving frequently
9
. Added responsibilities for parent at home
3.
Give strategies and tips that will be helpful for teachers in order to work effectively with the family type.
1.
Create a welcoming environment where the parents feel comfortable seeking help.
2.
Create a welcoming environment where the children can manage stress and function well even when they are faced with adversity and trauma.
3.
Have a knowledge of child development milestones and various parenting techniques.
4.
Form support and discussion groups as a way for families to get to know each other and offer connections. These connections could offer the families people to call on when they may need help.
5.
Help the family address their needs a help in minimizing the stress caused by difficult challenges and adversity.
6.
Help the children get the help they need by ensuring they have healthy social and emotional relationships.
4.
List at least three community agencies with contact information and a brief description of
the services they offer that would be beneficial to your family type.
1.
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
They empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity by ensuring that the veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them by providing free, professional assistance.
PO Box 18938
Memphis, TN 38181
Ph: 901-337-7561
Meetings are held at: 3030 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
2. Operation Stand Down Midsouth
Operation Stand Down Midsouth hold one to three-day events providing services to Veterans and their families. These services include things such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as housing, employment and substance abuse treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between Operation Stand Down Midsouth, local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies who serve the homeless.
3290 Getwell Road, Suite 108
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 305-6410
office@osdmidsouth.org
3. Compass Intervention Center
This program offers a wide range of residential treatment services to both male and female children and adolescents from ages 6 to 17. The center is committed to treating children and adolescents of military families. The center is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Ph: 888-266-7279
7900 Lowrance Road, Memphis, TN 38125
www.compassinterventioncenter.net
5.
List at least three children’s books related to your family type. Give the title, author and a
brief description of the book.
1.
Hero Dad
By:
Melinda Hardin
Illustrator
: Bryan Langdo
Description: This is a super simple book that gives young children an idea of what Dad does
when he is away. In the book, the children compare their dad to superheroes. This book is best paired with Hero Mom, also written by Melinda Hardin. 2.
My Daddy is DEPLOYED
By
: Brandy Marik
Description
: this book is about Anna, a little girl that is upset about her daddy being deployed. In the book, Anna and her mother explore her feeling while talking of all the ways that they could bring daddy back home fast. This book is helpful for young children that are upset about daddy, or mommy being gone. This book could help them to work through their feelings.
3
. Lily Hates Goodbyes
By
: Jerilyn Marler
Illustrator
: Nathan Stoltenberg
Description
: this book is about Lily, a young girl that is unhappy about daddy leaving her for
a billion days. This book would be helpful for young children dealing with separation anxiety.
3.
Write a short description of the website that you would recommend to a teacher for learning more about the family type. Include the URL.
1.
This website offers additional resources for families of members of the military. It offers the families resources for support programs, readiness system, child care and child and youth programs. This website also statics on active duty and reserve members and their families. http://www.militaryonesource.mil/
2.
This website offers lesson plans for teachers, additional information on military culture and information on how teachers can help students cope with their parents being away. http://militarykidsconnect.dcoe.mil/
4.
Give the bibliography information (using MLA formatting) for the sources you used in your research. “Welcome To.” Military OneSource – Support for Military Personnel & Families - Military OneSource, www.militaryonesource.mil/
.
“Shelby County #70.” Home - Shelby County #70, www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/tn/70/default.aspx.
2016 Demographics Profile of the Military Community (Department of Defense), http://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Reports/2016-Demographics-Report.pdf
“Residential Treatment Criteria | Compass Intervention Center.” North Spring, www.compassinterventioncenter.net/admissions/residential-treatment-criteria/
Gewirtz, Abigail H., et al. Professional Psychology, Research and Practice, U.S. National Library
of Medicine, Feb. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155511/
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“Understanding the Needs of Students From Military Families.” Edutopia, www.edutopia.org/blog/knowing-military-connected-students-your-school-0-maurice-elias
http://militarykidsconnect.dcoe.mil/
“Strengthening and Supporting Military Families and Families Facing Challenges.” Virtual Lab School, www.virtuallabschool.org/school-age/family-engagement/lesson-5
https://www.cssp.org/reform/strengthening-families/2013/SF_All-5-Protective-Factors.pdf
https://www.cssp.org/reform/strengtheningfamilies/practice/body/HO-3.1e-YT_Youth-
Resilience.pdf
“Support for Military Families.” Child Mind Institute, childmind.org/our-impact/support-for-
military-families/.
https://workfamily.sas.upenn.edu/sites/workfamily.sas.upenn.edu/files/imported/pdfs/
militaryfamilies.pdf
“Research Guides: ECED2340: Family Dynamics and Community Involvement: Get Started.” Get Started - ECED2340: Family Dynamics and Community Involvement - Research Guides at Nashville State Community College, nscc.libguides.com/c.php?g=292454.
Families Project Grading Rubric
Interview and Research Worksheets
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Interview worksheet is incomplete. Two additional questions lack sensitivity to family type and/or are not
appropriate. Points 0-2
Interview worksheet is complete. Two additional questions are appropriate for family type. Points 3-4
Interview worksheet is complete with details. Two additional questions are sensitive and appropriate for family type. Points 5
Research worksheet incomplete and/or answers do not connect with professional resources. Bibliography is not given or in proper format.
Points 0-6
Research worksheet is complete. Answers show connections to use of professional resources. Bibliography is in proper format but is missing some information.
Points 7-8
Research worksheet is complete. Answers are detailed, thorough and show strong connections to use of professional resources. Bibliography information is included on
the worksheet and is given in proper format.
Points 9-10
Content of Handout
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Handout offers little or incorrect information about family characteristics and needs. May include stereotypes. Little evidence of research.
Points 0-6
Handout offers some meaningful information on family characteristics and needs, but parts may be brief,
inaccurate, or include information not relevant to teachers. Offers some reference to resources and research. Handout is anti-
biased.
Points 7-8
Handout is accurate, thorough, and offers meaningful information about family characteristics and needs, indicating extensive research and use of a variety of resources. Handout is anti-biased.
Points 9-10
Handout includes none or only a few appropriate approaches, with
no examples offered and indicates lack of understanding of
how to show respect and develop
relationships with diverse families. Strategies have little or no connection to family characteristics.
Points 0-2
Handout includes several appropriate approaches, tips, or concrete strategies that indicate a beginning understanding of reciprocal relationships. Indicates some
sensitivity to valuing differences and affirming families of all types. Some evidence of culturally responsive practices. Points 3-4
Handout includes a variety of strong and appropriate tips/concrete strategies for teachers
for working with families. Indicates a strong understanding of how to develop relationships with families of diverse backgrounds. Indicates sensitivity to valuing differences and affirming families of all types. Strong evidence of culturally responsive practices.
Points 5
Resources on Handout
Does Not Meet
Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Resources may not be appropriate for family type. Points 0-2
Handout offers good resources for teachers related to family type. Points 3-4
Handout includes strong, appropriate resources for teachers related to family type.
Points 5
Includes less than 7 required resources. Descriptions or reference information is omitted. Points 0-2
Includes all 7 required resources. Some descriptions and reference information included.
Points 3-4
Resources are complete with all 7 items, description, and reference information. Sources are varied, offering
useful information.
Points 5
Quality and Self-Assessment
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Score
Handout may be messy and hard to read due to visual layout. Visuals are not used to support content.
Handout is neat and easy to follow with good use of visuals to support content. Handout is well-designed, attractive, engaging, creative, and easy to follow with excellent use of visuals to strongly
support content.
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Points 0-6
Points 7-8
Points 9-10
Handout is not posted based on
directions given.
Points 0
Handout is posted based on directions given.
Points 5
Written elements may be sloppy
with numerous writing errors (grammar, spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure errors). Self-graded rubric not submitted dropbox.
Points 0-2
Written elements may have a few minor grammar, spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure errors. Self-graded rubric incomplete or incorrectly completed and uploaded to dropbox.
Points 3-4
Written elements are formatted well with only 2-3 minor writing errors. Self-graded rubric completed correctly and uploaded to dropbox.
Points 5
Final Score
(60 maximum points) 54 _____