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 “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.”  Dr. James Comer PhD  Yale University Expectations

I am very excited to be working with your child. I will work to help your child achieve what he/she is capable of and push them to not only meet, but exceed their capabilities. Some characteristics that describe me are caring, enthusiastic, devoted, responsible, organized and always give my best. I have some of the same expectations for my students. I want them to enjoy learning and maintain a positive attitude. I hope that they will also give their best effort, be responsible for their work and actions and work to be organized. Through this, I hope my students take pride in all that they do and work hard to reach their dreams, whatever they may be. My main expectation, and wish, is that they will learn something new each day and value all that they have learned this school year! I hope we can both learn from one another!

 It is my goal to provide a safe and loving environment in which students and parents alike are active participants in learning. We are all different and unique individuals with different and unique learning styles. I will do my best to work with every little personality that crosses my door, so that I might help each and every one of them develop a love of learning.

 The Learners Creed I believe in myself and my ability to do my best at all times. Just for today: I will listen. I will see. I will speak. I will feel. I will think. I will reason. I will write. I will do all these things with one purpose in mind: to do my very best and not waste this day for this day will not come again. - Ernestine Mitchell "Don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day."

The Six Pillars of Character

"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!"

"He who dares to teach must never cease to learn."

My philosophy of education includes creating a learning environment which will recognize the unique educational, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student. I believe that both students and teachers are life long learners. I feel that students have different learning styles and should be taught accordingly. I plan on creating a learning environment that will teach the solid foundations of basic skills and will also nurture the students' self-esteem and encourage sensitivity to others. I want my students to feel safe and happy at school. I will encourage them to work together to reach goals as a team. I believe that education is a product of cooperation among parent, teacher, and student. I believe that when we as educators meet all the needs of a student (cognitive, social, emotional, and physical) that we will not only enhance the student's education, but will foster a responsible citizen prepared for his/her future.

Philosophy in the Classroom  Some of the philosophies that I base my classroom on follow:  -Students come with varying prior knowledge and learning pace. I believe in differentiating education based on the students. I believe a student needs to be challenged, and be successful in what they do. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> -Students should feel safe and free to take reasonable risks in the classroom. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> -I believe you “get what you expect.” I expect students to stretch their capabilities. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> -Reading and writing are fundamental skills for learning and life. We will do this a lot in class. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> -Students need to be responsible and held accountable. I will deal with discipline, missing homework and assignments with the student first. I will involve parents if the issue does not improve.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teacher Expectations <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> In order for our class to be a safe and conducive learning environment, I expect students to accept responsibility, develop organizational skills, develop listening skills, follow directions and always try their personal best. We will also be discussing the “keys to excellence” in our classroom and will be referring to these throughout the year. These include: Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Ownership, Reasonable Risk, Speak with Good Purpose, Mistakes Lead to Success. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">