What is your class’ favorite subject?

First graders love Math and Science.

What would you like parents to know about your class?

First grade is an amazing place. We are always learning through many different modalities. We love hands on activities in reading, writing and math.

What was your worst subject growing up?

Reading was my worst subject. The words and letters were always mixed up. I did not start to enjoy reading until 6th grade. It is still very difficult.

What was your favorite subject growing up?

Science, I loved doing experiments and studying different animals.

Did you always want to be a teacher, if so, why? If not, what did you want to be?

I first thought I wanted to be a nurse. I realized that was not my calling when I passed out when I saw someone bleeding. I think I have always been called to teacher. I started at the age of 15 leading a Brownie Troop (Girl Scouts) and continued from there.

What are some things people don’t know about you?

I was a synchronized swimmer in High School.

Is there anything you would like to let people know?

I love helping children learn all that they can learn.

Religion: By the end of Grade, students will have an age appropriate understanding of the concepts in The Profession of Faith, The Celebration of the Christian Mystery, Life in Christ, and Christian Prayer.

History/Social Studies: Children will learn more about the world they live in and about the responsibilities to other people. They will learn why people need to work together to resolve problems. They will learn about cultural diversity and to appreciate differences. They will begin to develop a sense of economy.

Reading: Students understand the basic features of reading. They select letter patterns and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication, and word parts. They apply this knowledge to achieve fluent oral and silent reading.

Writing: Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process.

Listening and Speaking: Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation.

Science: Students will explore and begin to understand concepts in the areas of Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Math: By the end of grade one, students understand and use the concept of ones and tens in the place value number system. Students add and subtract small numbers with ease. They measure with simple units and locate objects in space. They describe data and analyze and solve simple problems.