MY DAILY SCHEDULE

1st hour/Math 8: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m. 

2nd hour/Math 8:  8:52 – 9:54 a.m. (DEAR time- 8:52 - 9:07)

3rd hour/Math 8:  9:58 – 10:45 a.m. 

A Lunch: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. 

4th hour/Planning: 11:19 – 12:06 p.m. 

5th hour/Algebra: 12:10 – 12:57 p.m. 

6th hour/Math Lab: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m. 

7th hour/Algebra: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m. 

Hello, my name is Kristen Victory and I am so excited to be teaching your student math this year. 

For my undergraduate degree, I attended Grand Valley State University. I graduated with a mathematics major and English minor, certifying me in both secondary (6th-12th) English and math. After I completed my undergraduate degree I moved to SW Michigan and taught secondary mathematics for 5 years, both middle school and high school. During this time frame I completed my master's degree at Michigan State University (GO GREEN!!) in Educational Technology, certifying me in 6th-12th grade technology instruction; but, more importantly, I credit this program with revamping my thinking, learning, and teaching. While I thoroughly enjoyed my time in SW MI, my desire was to be back home in West Michigan near family and friends. Upon moving home, I had the pleasure of joining the Grandville Middle School staff.   Since I have been at the middle school, I have greatly enjoyed working with the staff, students, parents, and community members.  I am looking forward to another great year! 

My style of teaching is very hands-on and inquiry based.  I believe that students learn best when they can take ownership of what they are learning.  My job as a classroom educator is to facilitate the learning for the students.  This is done by giving a group of students a task to explore, providing them with any tools they need, and monitoring a student lead conversation about what they discovered.  At the end of this process the students should have a deeper, more conceptual understanding of what is being taught.  Along with this I also try to incorporate real-world examples though the use of technology and real-world tasks.  

I am very excited to have the opportunity to build relationships with you and your student throughout the next school year.  My number one goal at Grandville Middle School is to provide a very positive learning experience for your student.  If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at kvictory@gpsbulldogs.org or call me at (616) 254-6481.

If you are interested in learning more about my education, professional background, instructional beliefs, or graduate studies/research, check out my digital portfolio.

While it might not always seem like it, because lets face it, education is a round the clock career, there is more to me than my professional and educational background. I enjoy listening to music, reading, fishing, engaging in outdoor activities, and spending quality time with friends and family.  All of these things play a large role in who I am as a teacher.