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Sycamore Ridge School
Welcome to
Sycamore Ridge School
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Sycamore Ridge School
Mrs. O'Farrell
About Mrs. O'Farrell
About Mrs. O'Farrell
Welcome to 1st Grade! Teaching has been my passion almost as long as I can remember. I started teaching at my church when I was only 14 years old. I grew up in Wisconsin and earned my BS in elementary education. I have been a public school teacher for over 30 years and have taught in Wisconsin, Arizona and California. Here I earned a master's degree in Education Administration at SDSU. Over the course of my teaching career, I have taught all grades from 1st through 8th grade. I have spent the last 20 years teaching 1st and 2nd grade. This will be my 25th year in the Del Mar Union School District. Every year I strive to create a safe and loving environment so students feel confident to take risks and grow. I continue to grow myself with studying new teaching methods and employing them to benefit student learning.
Contact Information:
858.755.1060 ext. 3833
Education Philosophy
Education Philosophy
Children come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. They each have their own interests, talents, and learning styles. No matter how each of them is made, I believe all children can learn. What is most important to me is making sure every child feels safe and included in our learning environment. A child needs to feel safe and accepted in order to take risks, learn and grow. With your help, I will be able to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your child so I can build up his or her confidence, provide acceptance, and nurture where needed. I believe in meeting students where they are and providing the necessary support and tools to keep learning and growing. When a child has a positive association with learning, the sky is the limit!
Life Outside of the Stallion's Stable
Life Outside of the Stallion's Stable
When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family. My husband and I live in Oceanside. We have 3 grown children who are each successful in their own way. I love playing with my puppy, Murphy and I enjoy walking, baking, playing piano, dining out, and taking trips.
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