Welcome to
Del Mar Heights
Welcome to
Del Mar Heights
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Del Mar Heights
Thrilled to be a a part of the team at Del Mar Heights!
This summer, I learned to kayak in the rain! I hope to continue my ocean adventures and actually see dolphins in the wild. I also hope to learn how to surf now that I have been "out on the ocean!"
In my past have flown a plane! It was a small one, but I was able to learn how to take-off and land. What an amazing experience! I also rock out on stage singing songs I have written with my band. Each of these adventures makes me wonder what is possible. How can we make it even better? What is next? My adventures inspire me to imagine how we can build incredible journeys for our students.I am so happy to be returning as a part of the amazing team at Del Mar Heights. I know we will continue to learn more about each other and create amazing opportunities for our kids.
Educational Background and Professional Experience:
I earned my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from U.C.S.D. in 1999. I earned my law degree at University of Denver College of Law and passed the California Bar in 1990. In between my undergraduate studies at D.U., and law school, I attended the Master’s Program in Creative Writing at the University of Denver. My most recent training in Design Thinking at Nueva School was amazing! I love to learn!
Learning Goals:
Together we will learn and create with empathy, confidence, and joy! Most of our learning will be deeply collaborative. As part of the Del Mar Heights team, my goal is to fully engage students and encourage making great connections in their learning. By building excitement for learning and creating our students will fully enjoy their time in Innovation. Students will be empowered to develop and explore their passions and interests. Fifth grade learning opportunities will ignite students’ genius for problem solving real world challenges. By incorporating learner competencies, design thinking, engineering, and a balanced approach to technology our classroom learning experiences we will promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Teacher Contact Information:
Monica Sorenson - 5th Grade msorenson@dmusd.org phone (858) 755-9367 x3325 Del Mar Heights
Educational Philosophy
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What to Expect in 5th Grade
Educational Philosophy
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What to Expect in 5th Grade
Every child thrives when provided with learning opportunities tap into each child’s unique interests, talents, and passions. By creating a nurturing, exciting, inclusive learning environment, I can support every child to discover their strengths and build the skills they need for the future.
The Del Mar Heights upper grade learning experience is an opportunity to research, discover, imagine, empathize, proto-type, create, revise, and capture amazing thinking. I will be working closely with all teachers to bring joy and excitement to reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning. Our deeply reflective practices will enhance our students' sense of agency and global citizenship. We will celebrate our time together and envision solutions to real world challenges.
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Life Outside of the Ocean
Life Outside of the Ocean
When I am not teaching and learning about design thinking, engineering, and technology, I enjoy everything about San Diego. My husband and I love hiking on the trails near my home in Carlsbad, playing at Legoland with my nephews, traveling to Hawaii, Spain and Mexico, and going to the beach. I take my dogs, Dolly and Rabbit, for walks too. I write, sing, play, perform, and record songs with my band Sometimes Julie. My husband and I often visit our daughter and granddaughter in Peoria, Arizona. Life is so full and amazing!
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