Guest Blog Post: Feature Teacher

Welcome to my FIRST special Feature Teacher post!

I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to know some amazing people , that also happen to be some of the most amazing teachers.

We get so wrapped up in our every day lives that sometimes we fail to see or “ask” those closest to us how they think and feel.  I want to give these amazing teachers an opportunity to shine and share some of their experiences, thoughts and tips with the ……..world!

 

My first Feature Teacher, is someone I went to school with.

Her passion and love for children and teaching was apparent from the first day I met her.  I was fortunate to have the opportunity to student teach with her, I feel we made a pretty incredible team 🙂  (Remember the pumpkin passing A,B, C activity we created??!)

 I am pretty certain she teaches the toughest grade (kindergarten)

Not only is patience required, but that is such an impressionable time in children’s lives…….If I had my own child, I would want to ensure “J” was their teacher

 Not only is she an amazing teacher, she is also a mother, wife , daughter and friend.  Meet “J” and lets see what she has to share……..

How long have you been teaching?

 8 years

What grade(s) do you currently teach?

 Kindergarten

What is your favorite subject to teach? Why?

I love teaching writing especially in kindergarten to see stick people and scribbles transform to a sentence with an illustration is amazing!

What made you want to become a teacher?

I love children and I earnestly care about their well-being.

What type of technology do you use in the classroom?

 

Smartboard and a mac.

What are your thoughts on teaching cursive handwriting?

I am more concerned with print in my world.

Everyone always asks me “What do teachers like to get”…Although never expected, it is nice to get spoiled a bit. What do you enjoy receiving best? (Homemade treats, wawa gift card, target, etc) BE specific 🙂

A wawa gift certificate was terrific:)

What are your favorite websites to use? Why?

I am on youtube all the time. I love Harry Kindergarten songs and Sesame Street videos for my visual and auditory learners!

Sharing Cookies 🙂

Anything else you would like to share?

Regardless of any paperwork, and there is a ton, I do love my profession and feel like I am contributing positively to the future.

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