My Teaching Philosophy

Welcome to my website! My name is Mrs. Christy Szafran and I have been teaching in the Oil City Area School district for 28 years! I love what I do and I consider myself to be a life-long learner so each new school year brings new experiences, skills, challenges, and a multitude of learning moments. Life-long learning is the theme that I incorporate into my teaching as I encourage my students to discover, problem-solve, learn as much as possible, and to not be afraid to make a mistake. Mistakes generate new knowledge as we problem-solve and figure out new strategies. Our light bulbs are "glowing" as we acquire new concepts and skills in second grade! It is so exciting, rewarding, and inspirational to be a part of this ongoing process. I do love teaching and I will do my best to nurture, challenge, and motivate my wonderful class of 24 second grade students. We are going to have an awesome school year!