All students are capable of learning and will elect to learn if given the opportunity!
I offer multiple entry points, guaranteeing all students can participate in learning all lessons. I will continue trying different approaches until I land on success for each student.
I guide students to become independent learners, empowered to lead their own academic journey!
By understanding the relevance of their daily learning and the ability to make choices within the structure of lessons and assessments, students will own and embrace their academic growth. It is my responsibility to help students see the connection between learning and their everyday life. Autonomy and intrinsic motivation are directly linked.
Building respectful relationships with every student and their family is paramount for the success of my classroom!
Each student learns that I am genuinely interested in getting to know them, recognize their value, and am invested in their success. I make time to learn about their home life, families, likes and dislikes. I reach out regularly to share both large and small accomplishments. This relationship allows our community to be a safe space where we can feel vulnerable, take risks, and trust that we will be loved.
Lessons should connect across content areas to be meaningful and relevant to students!
Using language and math skills to publish science and social studies knowledge is more closely related to real life. Meaningful tasks provide a real purpose, instead of mere assignments.
Emphasis is placed on the whole child!
Students have ample opportunities to share their expertise, productively struggle, and cooperatively learn with each other. They are growing socially, emotionally, and academically. Daily lessons address all three, celebrating growth equally across them.
Joy is at the forefront of our experience!
School is an exciting adventure. While tasks may be challenging, focus is placed on the joy of learning. My enthusiasm and love of school is contagious and is radiated back to me through the children.
