I have multiple classes. I teach anywhere from 3 to 12 students directly, but I assist up to 23 students in regards of their servcies and/or program.
Position:
special education teacher/case manager
Needs:
Parent support, general education teacher support, and student support in order to educate those that I come in contact with. I truely believe the saying "it takes a community to raise a child".
My Philosophy:
To get students involved, teachers involved, and parents involved to help educate all students because all children can learn.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I grew up in Groveton, NH. I attended Rivier College and graduated in 2003. I taught for seven years in Franklin NH and had decided (after having my daughter) that I wanted to return home to raise her.
College and Degrees:
Rivier College: Bachelors Degree: K-12 Special Education, K-8 General Education
Activities:
hiking, walking, drawing, painting, spending time with my family, crafts, reading, playing cards,
Favorite Books:
A Child Called It; The Forgiver,
Employment History:
I worked for Franklin School District for 7 years, Hess Express for 5 years. Previous to those jobs, I worked in Nashua School District for 4 years as an assistant.
Why Do I Teach?:
I love seeing the light bulb turn on when a student truely understands a concept he or she may have beens struggling with. I also enjoy assisting students that may need support from someone in or outside of their family circle.