Mrs. Horton

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

I am so excited to start my second year as the Math Enrichment teacher at Heath Springs Elementary. I serve Kindergarten through Fifth grade students who have scored ABOVE GRADE LEVEL on MAPS. I am very excited about the upcoming school year, as I hope you and your child are too! Teaching is a commitment I take very seriously. I recognize that each of my students has his or her own way of learning and as the teacher, it is important for me to determine these styles and help all of my students achieve to the best of their ability.

I will set high, but clear and appropriate expectations for all my students and will assist them in using their knowledge and abilities to meet those expectations. As I expect respect, cooperation, participation, and honesty from my students, they should expect the same from me. I believe my enthusiasm and dedication I have for my profession sets an example for my students.

Math Enrichment is NOT: 1-More of the same 2-Next year's text 3-20 more problems with bigger numbers

Enrichment IS: 1-Exploring ideas 2-Reasoning about why 3-Taking things apart and creating something new

About Me:

I grew up in Kershaw and attended Andrew Jackson High School. I received my bachelor's from The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. I also have a Master's in Elementary Education. My husband, Bryan, and I have four children. Natalie is a junior at Carolina, Cale is a junior at Andrew Jackson High School, Curt Thomas is in 8th grade at AJMS and Caroline is in the 3rd grade here at Heath Springs Elementary. I enjoy spending time at Lake Wateree and any beach. You can also find me cheering on my Gamecocks in any sport (GOOO COCKS!!).

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have through email. I will contact you as soon as possible.