I have aspired to be a teacher my entire life. It just took me some time to get here. I am proof that it is never too late to chase your dreams and that at any age and under any circumstances, it is possible. I was a licensed customs broker for 27 years before getting to do what I love to do as a career - TEACH!! How awesome is that!!
I strongly believe as Plato does, that as teachers we should not "train a child to learn by force or harshness; but we are to direct it to them by what amuses their minds, so that we may be able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of genius of each". I have a genuine love of learning myself and hope to provide students with that same level of excitement and enthusiasm. I am thankful and grateful to the parents and community who have entrusted their children to me during this school year. I am committed to helping students find that genius within.
I am married and we have four children, two of my own, and two twin stepsons. We have two dogs, named Halo and Tabby and they are treated like our children!!
I love to relax by watching the family of deer and the variety of birds in our backyard and also by doing yard work. I love all types of music and have been known to dance with students in the classroom.
I have been nicknamed "Mary Poppins" by my students as they say that I provide them with a "bag of tricks" to have an understanding of math.
Turtles are another favorite animal, because I have witnessed that heavy burden that they carry on their backs as they attempt to make it to their destination on the sea floor and I relate this to students who struggle in their learning. It is my goal, working with parents and students, to help each student find that genius within and make it to their destination.
It is going to be an amazing year of partnering with parents through building relationships, teaching life skills, and preparing your child for life outside of the classroom academically and socially.
Please feel free to contact me via email at stacy.salter@henry.k12.ga.us or phone at770-898-0107if you have any questions or concerns.