In the 2018-19 school year I have 13 boys and 7 girls on my roll.
Position:
Classroom Teacher
Needs:
All students in our classroom qualify for free breakfast and lunch through a county-wide grant. Most of our families qualify for assistance for daily needs.
My Philosophy:
Learning is life. We all have the capacity to learn and we each possess our own unique talents, gifts, and obstacles to overcome. Respecting and working together to learn about ourselves, others, and our world will allow us to live more fulfilling lives.
Bachelor of Science i Psychology and Human Development - Radford University
Masterof Science in Education, Special Education - Old Dominion University
Activities:
Yoga Instructor
new grandparent
reading,traveling, hiking
Favorite Books:
Thank You, Mr. Falker and Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco
Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Night by Elie Wiesel
The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
Favorite Quotes:
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. ~Mahatma Gandhi
Everyoneis a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. ~most commonly attributed to Albert Einstein
Educationis not preparation for life; education is life itself. ~John Dewey
Educationis the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~Nelson Mandela
Interests:
family, travel, reading, yoga, wellness
Employment History:
2004-present: 3rd Grade Teacher
1999-2004:Special Education Teacher (K-5)
1994-1999:YMCA Aquatics Direction, Program Director, Branch Director