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Mrs. Teri Burch
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Fernan Elementary School
Hometown:
Coeur d'Alene ID
Class Information:
Room Number: 113
Students per Class: 33
Class Description:
I teach in a downtown school. The kids in my classroom have been mostly boys the last year. My room is in a school built in 1993. It is a good structure but it sure lacks in storage and bulletin board space. The kids help me to hang things from the ceiling and create ways to display their work. I like to bring things in for the kids to ponder and inquire.
Position:
Fifth Grade Teacher
Needs:
My classroom is not ethnically diverse so it is important that we have links to communities outside of our own. But we are diverse in the types of kids we have. We house the only life skills program, medically fragile, and developmental preschool in our district. I need materials to help teach these diverse populations. I need the tools to keep records that won't over tax my time.
My Philosophy:
I believe every child can learn if the teacher plans and is prepared; the classroom environment is respectful and well managed; the teacher is responsible to reflect on teaching and keeping accurate records; the teacher develops professionally; and the students are engaged in learning.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am married and my husband is also a teacher. I have two daughters, both grown, and two grandchildren. I have lived in Idaho all my life. My favorite things to teach are: science, art, drama, language arts and social studies.
College and Degrees:
I attended the University of Idaho and received a BA in elementary education and special education.
Activities:
I love to read, swim, tell stories, kayak, golf, and tap naps.
Favorite Books:
My favorite books are: Little Women, Blueberries for Sal, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood; Into Thin Air; Leaving the Saints; Traveling Mercies; Glass Castle; Refuge; The Book Thief; The Long Walk; Chocolat; A Girl Named Zippy; and all of the Augusteen Buroughs books
Favorite Quotes:
"Promise me you'll always remember: you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin to pooh
Interests:
Solving problems (except math problems), volunteering, my grandchildren, history, story telling
Employment History:
resource room, kindergarten, first grade, fifth grade, summer arts programs, Adjunct professor for Lewis and Clark State College
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because it gives me joy. I love the synergy of a great lesson. I love learning from my students.
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 96 %
     Hispanic: 1 %
     African American: 1 %
     Native American: 1 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 20 %
Average number of students in class:: 32 students
Number of students I teach:: 33 students