 ABOUT ME My philosophy as an educator is to contribute to the knowledge, skills, and well being of each student. A variety of teaching techniques and well-planned curriculum promotes student progress and knowledge that will benefit a scholar and society in the future. I have been teaching since 1982, and absolutely love it! I graduated from Minnesota State University in Elementary Education with a reading specialist degree and worked towards a science specialty concentration after college. I have 90 plus semester hours past my degree. I have been nominated and selected several times to Whose Who for Outstanding Teachers by my past students who either graduated from high school and/or college, I was the 1998 Rocky Mountain Teacher of the Year for Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah and have received other various rewards. My biggest reward is working with children and experiencing discovery and knowledge. I have a sense of commitment to help each student become a better person in their own eyes and the eyes of others. Helping another to improve his/her self-concept is very important to the development of that individual. Respect for self, others, and property is another area of individual growth that all students must learn so they can become productive citizens. My commitment to teaching encourages me to be an active learner myself. It is essential to model learning and self-growth as I encourage them to do the same. Learning is most productive in a safe, supportive environment. I believe that there needs to be balance between teacher direction and student responsibility. Skills must be taught within a context that establishes a purpose for learning and meaningful application. My goal is for students to become self-confident, knowledgeable, independent, responsible human beings and life long learners. I believe that a child must be taught to reach his or her full potential with respect, to perform to the best of his or her ability, to think critically and be responsible. Teacher, student and parents should collaborate about learning goals and strategies of learning. Then, apply those ideals and work toward accomplishing them. Due to the nature of learning, evaluation must be on going. On going assessment will monitor growth in knowledge, skills, and ensure that students move toward the overall goals. Continual assessments provide information relative to improving instruction as well as spotlighting student strengths and weakness. My passion for students and teaching is what drives me, and enriches my skills. I am fascinated with brain research and up-dated methods in reading, writing and sciences. Being able to adapt and adjust to any situation is critical to being an effective educator when working with children and adults. I feel very strongly that teachers, administrator, parents, and the community work together to ensure that our children are getting the most benefit that we all are striving to give them. It is important to study current issues facing education today and continue to self-evaluate and monitor my programs. I will strive to obtain new ideas and keep current with research to continue to be an effective educator. I look forward to a year filled with thoughtfulness, collaboration, building a safe environment, knowledge, and the power of how learning transforms all of us into becoming productive, better citizens, and life long learners! Ann Trosper Fourth-Grade Teacher/Grade-Level Chair Hunters Glen Elementary 720-972-5440 ext: 8156 Ann.Trosper@Adams12.org |
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Ann Trosper |