There are 25 students who walk through my doors every day ready to dream, discover, and learn. I teach 3rd-5th grade gifted students at a Title I school who have imaginations, creativity, and enthusiasm. I want to capture their strengths and, through the use of technology, challenge them to go beyond in all areas of their learning.
Position:
Gifted Teacher
Needs:
My students are part of the Technology Generation. They love to learn through using technology as they go through webquests, design slideshows, and create podcasts. They would benefit from all kinds of technology equipment, such as digital cameras, laptops, podcasting equipment, and iPods.
My Philosophy:
"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery."
I have an incredible opportunity every day to believe in and encourage my students to succeed. It is my priviledge is to guide them and watch them grow through self-discovery.
Personal Information:
About Me:
After years of playing school as a little girl, I finally fulfilled my dreams of becoming a teacher. I just finished my first year teaching, and I am excited to see what this next year will bring!
College and Degrees:
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching and am working on my Master's Degree in Gifted Education.
Activities:
When I am not teaching, I love to read and scrapbook. I enjoy watching movies, and I am always up for a vacation.
Favorite Books:
Any Dee Henderson or Frank Peretti book.
Favorite Quotes:
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach to encourage.
I teach to see my students challenged.
I teach to watch my students grow.
I teach because teaching is my passion, and I want to look back at my life and know I made a difference.