Welcome 
I'll will use this Web site to give you reminders of what the
homework is, due dates and copies of handouts. You can also
keep in touch by emailing me at
sally.tonkin@shorelineschools.org
All handouts are posted under documents as pdfs that you can print
or they can be obtained through me in a hard copy form.
Homework will be discussed in detail in class but a brief reminder
with the due date will be posted under "homework."
I teach the following
classes:
- Beginning classes in film and
digital where we study the basics of either the
digital darkroom or a wet darkroom, how the cameras work, a bit of
the history of photography and students practice using their
newfound information by shooting assignments that are designed to
teach them new ideas about composition and creative approaches to
traditional subject matter like landscape or portraiture.
- Advanced
Photography where we focus is on concepts, advanced
techniques and documentary photogaphy.
- English
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A little bit about
me:
I have BA in English and an MFA in Photography, a regular teaching
certificate and a vocational teaching certificate.
I grew up in a family of journalists going as far back as my great
grandfather. My great grandfather and my grandmother were
strong writers. My husband is a writer who worked for many
years as a reporter, editorial writer and columnist. He has
two published books which I was honored to helped edit.
I was considered a rebel in my family when I became a newspaper
photographer instead of a writer. Although I got my teaching
certificates 15 years ago, I continue to work as a freelance
photographer. It is a passion and identity. In 2005, I
had a book on the Buffalo Chip biker campground published featuring
my photos and text by Pulizer winning PI cartoonist David Horsey.
Two years ago, I was awarded a CityArtist Grant through Seattle's
Office of Arts and Culture. I photographed Yesler Terrace low
income housing project. The pictures were shown a year ago
last December. This summer I self-published a book of photos
shot on trains. You can find it on my Web site:
sallytonkin.com (Coming soon!)
I haven't taught English since I my first year in teaching. I
don't know if I'll be any good at it but I can share my love of
reading, writing and ideas. I can help you improve if you're
interested and willing to work hard.
Finally, you might have met my dog before you met me. Willie
is the yellow lab you see wandering around in a blue vest. He
began working here six years ago after we were awarded several
grants to train and use him as a therapy dog. He works
with district special education students and teachers. If you
are allergic to dogs, afraid or have religious restrictions, let me
know. When he isn't with the special ed program, he's usually
in my classroom but there are many other options for him.
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