My Philosophy

When I think about teaching, it's more than just teaching academic subject matter.  For one school year, I will have a lot of children in my classroom.  As a teacher, it is my job to teach them what they need to know, accommodate lesson plans and assignments, and integrate different subject areas into others.  But, teaching means more than that.  Teaching is getting students excited about learning.  I hope to instill a love of learning in every student that walks into my classroom.  Each child is unique and should be given the same opportunities to learn.  My biggest goal is for my students to be learning without them knowing.  I want to create engaging lessons that involve a mix of group work, individual work, activities, projects, and hands-on assignments.  Using a mix of these will allow me to accommodate my student's unique learning styles. 

"Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand." - Chinese Proverb