I teach ELL students in second grade. I team teach with another teacher. She teaches 1/2 of the students one week in Spanish while I am teaching the other half in English, and then the next week we switch students.
Position:
teacher
Needs:
My students need every opportunity to learn using many different technology tools.
My Philosophy:
I believe that school is a place where every child is valued. I also believe that it is important for every child to reach their potential and do the best they can in a safe, happy and fun environment.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching for 15 years in elementary school. I have four children and 2 beautiful grandchildren and a very sweet husband.
College and Degrees:
BS dual major of Elementary Education and Special Education from NMSU in May of 1996.
MA in Technology in Education from Lesley University in April of 2007.
Activities:
Woodworking
Crocheting
Painting
Singing
Favorite Books:
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Heckedy Peg by Don and Audrey Wood
Skippy Jon Jones by Judy Schachner
SomebodyLoves You Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli
A Wish for Wings that Work by Berkley Breathed
Favorite Quotes:
I may be only one person in the world, but to a child I may be the whole world.
Smile awhile, and while you smile, others smile and soon there are miles of smiles and life's worthwhile because you smiled.
1996-1999 taught Special Education at Highland Elementary
1999-2001taught Special Education at Dona Ana Elementary
2001-2010taught Kindergarten through 2nd grade Regular Education at Dona Ana Elementary.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love children and I love to see them learn and grow.