Upcoming Events
Mar 28 Field Trip to VT Harlem Dance Ensemble
Mar 29 Guest Author Visit: Nancy Patterson 9:00
Mar 31 Science Expo 5-6:30
April 4 End Grading Period
April 4-7 Parent Teacher Conferences
April 5 Early Release K-5
April 5-7 Book Fair
April 11 Report Cards Go Home
April 12 2nd Grade Music Program 6:30-7:00
April 14 Jump Rope for Heart
April 22-25 Spring Break No School
May 27 Early Release K-5
May 30 Holiday
Current Units of Study
Math: Measuring U.S. Standard vs. Metric, fractions, reviewing subtraction and addition, individual focus skills practice
Science: Weather Patterns and Systems. Climate
Social Studies: Famous Americans, presidents
Language Arts:Continue Cursive Handwriting, Long Vowel Patterns, r control words, writing opinion paragraphs, focus on Chapter books, mystery stories, review parts of speech and sentence rules for editing
Teacher Credentials
I am a graduate of Radford University with a bachelor's degree in K-5 Elementary Education, and have earned two associate degrees, one in Early Childhood Education and one in Community and Social Services. I have 8 years of classroom teaching experience with Montgomery County Schools, (7 years in 4th grade,and 1 year in 2nd grade.) I also have 2 years of experience as a Special Education aide and 1 year of experience as a Guided Reading Teacher. Before working in public school, I was lead teacher for NRCC Lab School (preschool ages 3-5).
As a teacher, I try to be friendly, firm, and fair, (sprinkled with fun). I believe children should enjoy their time at school, even though it is their job to develop a healthy work attitude with their studies. Teaching about the forests of Virginia, and ancient civilizations are my favorites, but I do enjoy devising math games and stories for enriching lessons. For me, teaching is a mission, not a job, and the politics of school systems do not trouble me much. Most students find me flexible, patient, and easy to get along with. I believe in a fresh slate as soon as it can be wiped clean, especially for students with troublesome behaviors. I am committed to using the Nurtured Heart approach for all students. I also enjoy teaching students from other cultures that speak English as a second language.
I am parenting 4 grown children and 4 grand-children, all living within our Christiansburg residence. These ongoing experiences give me insight into the parental role, and I have great respect for parents and the lifelong responsibilites they endure.
When relaxing, I enjoy camping, canoeing, hiking, and exploring the mountains of my native Virginia. Most summers you can find me in the mountains, preparing for an upcoming exciting year.
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