Collaboration

Engaging with the Community

I've had many opportunities over the years to collaborate with teachers and administrations to help students and schools. Being a classroom parent for many years, I know how to inspire participation. When teachers reach out to parents great things happen. I hope to be the teacher that inspires more parent participation. 

• Producing School Plays

• School Fundraising Events

• Talent Shows 

• Graduation Ceremonies

• Extracurricular Activities

Connecting with Resources

This photo shows my children's preschool teachers who taught me that listening and patience is the key to building trust which makes teaching effective. They also taught me to "look for the helpers," as Mr. Rogers put it. There's always someone with more knowledge and experience who can provide support and guidance. Over the years I've learned to seek the advice of colleagues, education specialists, behavior specialists, occupational and speech therapists, and administration to make sure I am providing the best academic environment for my students.

Be an Active Participant

Engaging at staff meetings and in professional development programs helps me feel more connected with my peers and gives me opportunities to work with colleagues to improve my curriculum, and create meaningful student activities.

For example, every staff meeting begins with a lesson from "Take 5". One teacher shares a lesson with the group that we can introduce to our class. In one lesson we learned how to help students practice impulse control. The teacher demonstrated in a playful way. We practiced it as a group and later incorporated it into our own classrooms.