- What is your role at Stevens for the SY20-21? How long have you been teaching? My role at Stevens is a lead PreK 3 classroom teacher. This is my first year as a lead teacher and I am beyond thrilled! I have been with DCPS for the last two years as a paraprofessional. Previously, I was a substitute teacher at a DC Public Charter school. I have been in education for a total of 7 years and it has truly been an amazing experience!
- What do you love most about the ECE age group? What I love most is their curiosity. I love that they are always so eager to ask questions and to seek understanding. For them, they leave no stone unturned! I also love how adventurous and bold they are. They cannot wait to see what’s next and how they can be a part of it, and they have no problem letting you know.
- Can you share a little about your teaching philosophy? I believe that teaching and learning goes hand in hand. Teachers can learn so much from their students, which is why it’s so important that student’s voices are heard. Students should be given every opportunity to thrive in a warm, safe, fun, and engaging environment. I strive to inspire and to be inspired by my students and all they bring to the table. My goal is to show students that they are unique individuals whose learning is a top priority. I want them to know that they are important and a very valuable part of our classroom.
- How can we make virtual learning successful? We can make virtual learning successful though teamwork. Teachers, parents, family, community members, and so many more! When we are all working together to support and encourage student learning and achievement, students will be pointed toward success. It takes a team, and we are all in this together!
- Some of my favorite children’s book series include Pete the Cat, If I Give a Mouse a Cookie, and The Pigeon Book Series. My favorite childhood book was The Principal’s New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson.
- A fun fact about me is that I LOVE to sing, but I am always shy when asked to sing on the spot.
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