Miss Newman's Class is the "BEST CLASS IN THE WHOLE WORLD"! Every morning, we are ready and exciting to board our learning train. We start the day with friendly greetings, a journal entry, and our class song. There is always something interesting to do. We always welcome visitors to help us in our journey towards second grade!
Position:
teacher
Needs:
We are working to improve technology usage. we need digital cameras to help record our findings in the classroom. We will use the cameras as we cultivate our vegetable garden,meet with local heroes and leaders and watch our chickens hatch!
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
University Of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana(ElementaryEd)
Lewis University, Romeoville (C & I, administration)
Activities:
Teaching K-8 students
CoachingCross Country
NationalJunior Honor Society helper
Favorite Books:
First Grade: Now One Foot, Now the Other (The story of a grandson and grandpa who learn important life lessons as a team)
Middle School: Taming of the Shrew (A Shakespeare comedy that leaves you wondering about gender roles)
High school: To Kill a Mockingbird (A timeless classic)
Favorite Quotes:
The great philosopher Socrates once said, "I know only that I know nothing!" Socrates was right in that we should go through life with an open mind and a willingness to try new things.