A classroom of students that are very curious learners. They participate, share, and get very involved in projects.
Position:
Classroom Teacher
Needs:
We need more to keep us focused on learning to feed their curiositiy.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a single mother with a teenage daughter who moved her to teach.
College and Degrees:
Masters in Elementary Education from DePaul University in Chicago
Favorite Books:
The Twilight series
The King - favorite children's book
Favorite Quotes:
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded." -Jess Lair
Interests:
reading, teaching, spending time with family
Employment History:
I was a Technical Analyst for 3 1/2 years before I realized I was in the wrong field, I wanted to make a difference. I then worked as a Teacher Associate for 3 years and a Substitute Teacher for 1 year. After moving to North Carolina I taught in Thomasville City Schools for 2 years and have been at my current school for the past year and a half.
Why Do I Teach?:
I love working with children. I want to help them to become confident, considerate citizens. I believe in teaching them so they can do it themselves.