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Mrs. Laurie Benson
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Boylston Elementary School
Hometown:
Boylston
Class Information:
Room Number: 1071
Students per Class: 19
Class Description:
My class consists of nineteen energetic fourth graders. they are eager to learn, and are especailly interested in using technology to aid in their learning. They love to use the computers to write reports, search for information, and play educational games. We use digital cameras for our yearround scrapbooking project. At present we are using pieces of countertop for whiteboards, but would love Smartboards!
Position:
Teacher
Needs:
Whiteboards DigitalCameras Computerprograms related to our state standards Smartboards Videocamera
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been working at Boylston Elementary School for over 13 years, and have been teaching either third or fourth grade for most of that time. I am married and have two daughters who are in college, one who is studying to be an elementary teacher. Teaching is my passion. Although I teach to the standards, each year my methods change depending on the needs and interests of my students.
College and Degrees:
UMass Amherst B.A. Elementary Education Coursesin several subject areas including language arts, reading, math, science, social studies, ELL
Activities:
Peer Assistance Tutoring Program PrincipalSearch committee PlaygroundCommittee
Favorite Books:
Number the Stars,I'll Love You Forever, Thank You, Mr. Falker, Junie B. Jones Series
Favorite Quotes:
If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music in which he hears, however measured, or far away.
Interests:
Outdoors, travel, ocean, animals
Employment History:
Boylston elementary School 1996 - present West Boylston Public Schools 1993- 1996 Parent/ part time worker with Seven Hills Foundations 1985-1993 WorcesterOpportunities IndustrailizationCenter 1984 -1985 Job Corps, Grafton, MA 1981 - 1984 Stow/HarvardPublic Schools 1974-1984
Why Do I Teach?:
I love children and want to inspire them to reach for the stars every day, to strive for their dreams, and to achieve. I love to see the looks of accomplishment on their faces when they succeed!