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a little bit About me
Hello, my name is Ms. Royce. This is the beginning of my 35th year of teaching, 24 years of which have been as a Special Education Mathematics teacher at Pathfinder. I am a mother of three adult children, two of which are graduates of Pathfinder (Culinary & Electronics), and a proud grandmother of two. I live in the local community and enjoy quiet walks on the beach in the early morning, gardening, family dinners, game nights, and riding on two wheels.
I have not only worked with special education students but raised my own children who were on the spectrum. Additionally, as a lifelong learner, I have overcome dyslexia and understand the difficulties that a learning challenge can place on an individual.
Looking back to my high school years many things have changed, and technology has evolved immensely. Every day, I have the fortunate opportunity to learn something new, and many times, you as my students, teach the teacher.
As the 2022 – 2023 school year begins there will be many ‘new challenges ahead of us. AND TOGETHER, we will work through the obstacles.
"But I hate math!"
No worries! As an individual with a learning disability, dyslexia, I understand that academics, especially math, can make many students anxious. If you have had negative experiences in the past leave them in the past, and let's work together. I only ask that they come to class each day with their materials, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. I’ll take care of the rest!
"Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun."
~Nina Dobrev
"How can I support my student with their math work (especially if I never liked math myself)?"
The best thing you can do for your student is to shift the focus of your discussions from grades to work ethic. The "I hate math" or "I'm just not a math person" mentality is a very hard barrier to break down for students; they often feel they have permission to give up when they don't immediately understand a concept because math isn't their "thing." Perseverance and problem-solving are universal skills!
If your student is struggling, try saying "I had to work really hard in math, too!" Star here:
What are the directions asking you to do? Did you ask the teacher to clarify the directions?
What are the expectations for this assignment? (Many math assignments will ask students to give their best effort on each question, but do not penalize wrong answers.)
What resources are immediately available (guided notes, printed examples, videos)?
Have you sought out extra help (from the teacher or peer tutoring)?
Can you explain this step/problem to me (from either a teacher example or a student's own work)?
Strong basic math skills are essential to success in all math classes. If your student is lacking these skills, it can be incredibly frustrating to do all the algebraic steps of a problem correctly and still get the wrong answer. Free smartphone flashcard apps allow you to integrate basic skill practice into a daily walk around the block, a car ride, or an appointment waiting room. Need recommendations? Just ask!
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