Teaching Mission Statement

I believe in the ability of all students to become productive and successful citizens in a global society. A learning environment that encourages and supports the intellectual, social, and personal development of each student is the foundation for cultivating this sense of responsibility. When an educational setting unites the student, family, and teacher together as a team, each child is promised an opportunity to reach their highest potential as lifelong learners. As an elementary education teacher, I am committed to the following:

· Establish a positive classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, problem solving, active inquiry and cooperative/respectful collaboration.

· Maintain effective communication that fosters relationships with students, families, colleagues and the community.

· Recognize and understand the unique learning styles and characteristics of each student, in order to create an educational setting that inspires and reinforces intellectual, social and personal development.

· Model and promote knowledge of subject matter to guide and enhance learning in a standards-based curriculum.

· Utilize a variety of resources to support the design of lesson plans that engage and inspire students to gain a love for learning.