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TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
I have over 25 years of teaching experience in both public & private schools
I taught fourth and fifth grades for 16 years
i graduated from elizabethtown college with a B.s. in elementary education and earned my master's in education
my favorite subjects to teach are reading and writing
outside of school
i teach spin and cross train classes
i am always reading
i firmly believe that a good nap fixes almost anything
i've run 3 full marathons
family life
I've been married to my husband greg for 21 years
my daughter megan is a junior at the university of miami
my son shane is a senior at archbishop wood
our dog riggins is a very furry golden retriever who is named after former washington redskins running back john riggins
favorites
food: tacos
movie: the shawshank redemption
place: rehoboth beach
hobby: reading
sports team: phillies
teaching philosophy
my teaching goal is to "prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child". i strive to create a classroom atmosphere where every student can learn because they feel safe, respected, and welcome. i want all students to leave our classroom every day feeling proud of the choices they made and prepared to overcome any challenges they might face in or outside of school.
i view fourth grade as a "bridge year" during which students are transitioning into more independent and responsible individuals who take ownership of their choices and develop the confidence to advocate for themselves. In my classroom, mistakes, questions, discussions, and differing perspectives are encouraged. respect, responsibility, and kindness are the foundations on which our classroom is built.
"Work hard. be kind."
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