My children range in diversity. Currently in my class we have 6 Indian, 4 African American, 3 Asian, 2 Hispanic and 8 White. We also have a range of academic levels and needs. I have children learning letters and sounds and children almost ready for chapter books. Differentiation is extremely important in my classroom!
Position:
K Teacher
Needs:
We need programs and materials that will support the differentiation in the classroom. Technology allows for a range in abilities and thinking levels.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching since January of 2004. I started in a kindergarten classroom, then taught second grade for two years and taught full day kindergarten last year and this year.
College and Degrees:
BA in Psychology
Certificationin Early Chilhood
Mastersin Early Childhood Education
Favorite Books:
I love stories by Peter Reynolds, such as Ish and The Dot. I also love the book My Friend Rabbit!
Favorite Quotes:
"The principle goal of education is to
create men and women who are capable
of doing new things, not simply
repeatingwhat other generations have
done; men and women who are
creative, inventive, and discoverers,
whocan be critical and verify, and not
accept, everything they are offered."
Jean Piaget
“The greatest sign of success for a
teacher... is to be able to say, "The
children are now working as if I did
not exist."”
Maria Montesorri
"Thework will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work"