Teaching Philosophy

My Philosophy
"Each child is unique, a reflection of their wonders,
of their stories, and the secrets that they leak.

Invite these children to grow and to learn,
to broaden what they bring
and discover what they yearn.

A student's background reveals many abilities,
a learning style, a preference, and perhaps, many needs.

Listen to their plea, to make choices
and be active in whatever it may be.

Our classroom stands on Kindness, Acceptance, and
children who understand that Tolerance, Respect, and
Empathy go hand-in-hand.

Communication with parents helps students to succeed.
Sharing thoughts and stories to find out what each child may need.

Parents and families are welcome to visit the classroom,
to witness their child's learning in action.

Together, creating an environment that feels safe,
to take risks and explore, these choices help us all
to learn a little bit more.

Organizing centers to further exploration,
leads student groups to finding a
memorable explanation.

Working together in learning centers, asks students to
discover and discuss the world that they enter.

Centers allow for independent choices, that push students
to feel comfortable sharing their voices.

Children making memories and building bonds,
taking risks to explore and respond.

Respond to their discoveries and the information
they seek, that makes every child perfectly unique."


The principle that guides all of my practices in my classroom is that I believe in positive & meaningful relationships with my students and their families. I want to know what my students do in their lives outside of school, just as much as I want to know what types of books they enjoy reading in my classroom. Meaningful relationships are what I base everything else in my classroom around, and are what makes me a more knowledgeable and effective teacher.