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For enrollment questions contact Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000. For billing questions contact Liz Reynolds at liz.reynolds@hopkinsschools.org or 952-988-5000.
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Information regarding before and after school programs for middle school students.
Get to know how to operate your Windows computer. We will cover the basics from using the keyboard and mouse (when to use double-click and right-click) to the Windows Start menu and Desktop. Explore where to store documents and photos using folders. Try out apps such as a word processor and save the files you create. Use a browser to navigate the internet and learn how to download from the internet and from your email and how to attach files to emails. We will also discuss how to keep your information safe.
Sharon has been teaching computer classes in Community Education classes for over two decades. After earning her Master's degree, Sharon did cytogenetic research at the University of Minnesota. Her interest in computers began when the first personal computers came on the market. She learned to use her first computer for writing resumes for clients -- and she was hooked. She completed the MIS program at the University of Minnesota. She found she enjoyed helping others learn how to use computer programs so teaching seemed a natural career path. She likes teaching adults in Community Education because the students have chosen to be there and are excited about learning new skills. Students are often looking to advance their careers and need to update their computer skills to get ahead. Because Sharon also works on computer projects for area businesses, she can show the students practical applications for software programs in the workplace
What students are saying"Sharon was so clear in her explanations. I never got lost and we so pleased to really feel like I could begin to use the software. ""I highly recommend Sharon for one-on-one training. She was patient and knowledgeable as I worked on becoming more proficient with Microsoft Word. " "Sharon is a great teacher for any inexperienced student."
Sharon Teresa Walbran
