Welcome to
4th Grade at Sage Canyon!

Educational Philosophy

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”

--Ignacio Estrada

As an educator, it is my goal and passion to provide every child with an equal opportunity to succeed as a student, individual, and life-long learner. Children are our future. I believe that every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. Children need a secure, caring, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially. I strive to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, and where they are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas.

Every classroom is composed of an unique community of learners that varies not only in abilities but also in learning styles. My role as an educator is to provide my students with the tools they need to nurture their own knowledge and growth. To accomplish this, I teach to the needs of each of my students. It is crucial that each one of my students feels capable and successful. I develop and implement curriculum that incorporates the interests of my students, making their learning relevant to life experiences. I use a variety of teaching strategies including thinking routines, design thinking, and hands on learning in order to make each student an active participant in their education.

Students will become responsible members of our classroom community. Our classroom will be a safe, caring, and equitable environment where each child can thrive and mature. Positive reinforcement and classroom meetings are classroom management strategies that I use. I teach my students to become responsible for themselves and their learning. They learn to be respectful of themselves, others, and the environment.

Teaching provides me with an opportunity for continuous learning and growth. I learn from the parents and community members, my fellow colleagues, and especially from my students. Teaching opens my eyes and heart to the joys, innocence, and diversity found among all of my students. It is one of my many goals to ignite a passion and enthusiasm for learning within each child. I, like my students, will continue to blossom as a learner and as an educator. I am looking forward to an empowering and life changing year with all of my students.