In
1988 I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies
with a concentration in Child Development from California State
University Stanislaus. In 1990 I received my teaching credential in
Elementary Education from California State University Fullerton. I
am a certified Language Development Specialist in the state of
California. My teaching career began at Valencia Park Elementary
School in Fullerton, California, in 1990. I taught a total of eight
years, four years in First Grade and four years in Kindergarten.
I left teaching for seven years to be at home with my three children
when we moved to Austin, Texas. I have worked as an aide, substitute
teacher, and classroom teacher at Mountain School since 2004. I am
currently teaching Fourth Grade.
I believe in a child-centered classroom where an enriched learning
environment is paired with engaging curriculum and activities. I
also believe that each child is unique and has his/her own learning
style. My lessons are designed with many hands-on opportunities as
well as plenty of visuals and printed materials. I absolutely love
to read and strive to pass on the love of reading to my students.
There are many, many books in my classroom available on a daily
basis to my students. I truly love to teach and absolutely love
working at Mountain School. It is a privilege to teach and it is my
responsibility to provide my students with a safe and stimulating
learning environment. |