My Mission Statement

My philosophy as a teacher is one must be patient, compassionate, and bring awareness to those around them; everyone benefits when we learn from and support one another.  As an educator I know every student is unique, has value as a human being and has the ability to learn.  My job as a teacher is to educate students through exceptional learning experiences and prepare students to become confident, proficient life-long learners and problem solvers by providing learning experiences which encourages the intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth necessary to become responsible, productive members of a culturally and economically diverse society.  I understand how the differences and similarities in human development and characteristics between and among individuals with and without exceptional conditions have learning needs.  Understanding and accepting experiences of those who have exceptional learning needs can impact families, as well as the individuals ability to learn, interact socially, and live as a fulfilled member of their community.