My Mission

Dear Parents,

This year I will be your child's second grade teacher. Together we can work as a team to ensure that each child has a truly successful year. I feel that in order for us to work as an effective team it is important for me to share my personal and professional mission with you.

My mission is to encourage a sense of positive self-esteem in each of my students. Each day I will work with my students to help them realize their own potential, to believe in themselves and to feel good about their positive attributes. I will also help to give my students the courage they will need to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from both their successes and their failures. I will celebrate differences academically, socially, and otherwise so that my students will learn to value their individuality and to accept and appreciate diversity in our classroom and beyond. I will set high expectations for all of my students and support each student in meeting and surpassing those expectations. I will push my students to succeed. I will create a classroom environment that is inviting and stimulating and free of negative thoughts and attitudes. I want my students to leave my classroom with a positive sense of self and the skills they will need to continue the lifelong learning process.

As this year progresses, I encourage you to come to me at any time with regards to any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. You know your child best and since all students have different needs, I always appreciate any information that can help me to be a more affective teacher. My door is always open and I look forward to working with each of you this year.

Sincerely,

Kerry Tadiello