Philosophy of Teaching

Every child is unique and each requires a caring and stimulating environment in which to grow emotionally and cognitively. It is my purpose as an educator to instill the trust, empowerment, and respect in students to help them meet their fullest potential as students and as members of their school and community. By providing hands on learning experiences, along with guidance and encouragement, meaningful and joyous learning takes place.

- I feel that students learn best through real world experiences that are meaningful to them.

-I believe in the importance of creating lessons based on the interests of students.

-I believe that educators must meet students their students where they are academically, providing scaffolding throughout the entire school year.

-I believe that a teacher must practice differentiated instruction to ensure success of all students in the classroom.

Classroom Management

The learning environment in the classroom is ultimately my responsibility. It is crucial to create a comfortable, trusting, and secure classroom community. A secure learning environment creates a learning environment which enhances the cognitive and intellectual growth of all students. A classroom must be stimulating and tailored to meet the needs of every student. An encouraging, positive, and respectful classroom community is key to bringing out the best in every child, both academically and emotionally. When trusting relationships are formed in the classroom, less behavior problems occur.

-I believe that a welcoming and comfortable classroom encourages the best in every child.

-I believe in the power of getting to know the interests and needs of every student.

-I believe that I must address my expectations of students at all times.

-I believe that if students are given responsibility, they work harder to obtain academic goals.

“It’s not what is poured into students

that counts, but what is planted.”

-Linda Conway