Faculty |
Elementary Teachers
Kindergarten - Mrs. Patricia Bonn
Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: I would hope to create an environment that is a positive learning experience for every child in my class. My goal is to provide many opportunities to develop new skills necessary in early childhood education. Visit Mrs. Bonn's website Email Mrs. Bonn Kindergarten - Mrs. Suzanne Walsh Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: Teaching is a calling that can directly impact the future. I take this calling seriously and strive to help the students entrusted to me to grow into social, intellectual, and faith-filled individuals who will be positive productive citizens in the future. Children need to know that they are valued for their own individual unique talents, personalities, and talents. By incorporating Christian values into our daily routines, we acknowledge one another's uniqueness and become more accepting of one another. As a Kindergarten teacher, my philosophy is first and foremost to respect and appreciate each child's unique learning style and personality and to help them accept and treat others in a Christian way. I believe my role as the teacher is to provide various learning activities and opportunities that will aide in the development of each and every student and to build in them the ability and desire to become lifelong learners. My aim is to engage all students in active learning through whole group, small group, and center based learning experiences. Visit Mrs. Walsh's website Email Mrs. Walsh First Grade - Mrs. Lisa McGuire Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: I believe that it is my job to establish a classroom community where all students feel valued and are able to express themselves in their own unique ways. I strive to provide a positive classroom environment where students are praised for following expectations and for being responsible learners. I set high expectations for all of my students and instill that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. I believe that education has to be an individual, unique experience for every student who enters my classroom. It is my responsibility to get to know my students individually so that I can tailor my lessons to best fit their needs. I strive to bring enthusiasm and creativity to my classroom in order to develop a love of learning and to create lifelong learners. Visit Mrs. McGuire's website Email Mrs.McGuire First Grade- Mrs. Theresa Rooney Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: I believe that all students can learn and succeed. I engage my students in discussion. activities, and higher-level thinking. My job as a teacher is to love and care about my students and teach them in a way that they can learn best. A student's active role as learners and thinkers in the classroom helps them enjoy learning and get excited about their education. Visit Mrs. Rooney's website Email Mrs. Rooney Second Grade - Miss Michelle Joseph Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: I believe that for a positive learning environment, teachers and students need to develop a relationship and build a classroom community. Each child is an unique individual who needs a caring, safe, and stimulating classroom environment in which to grow as a learner and person. Each child enters a classroom with different abilities and learning styles and I understand that all students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day or in the same way. I differentiate my instruction to fit all learning styles through whole group or small group instruction, one-on-one learning and learning centers. It is my desire as a teacher to share my passion and love for learning through lessons, in and out of the classroom. I encourage my students to think outside the box and follow their natural curiosity. I encourage students to take risks and share ideas. I want students to know that learning is not a one way street and they can educate me as much as I educate them.Visit Miss Joseph's website Email Miss Joseph Second Grade - Mrs. Dawn Ode Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: In my classroom, I strive to reach each individual learner based on their own strengths and weaknesses. My goal is to provide differentiated instruction within my classroom, allowing each student to reach their full academic potential. At the end of second grade, I would like each child to leave my classroom knowing how to work within a group as well as individually and to embrace the differences in the way we all learn. Visit Ms. Ode's website Email Ms. Ode Third Grade - Miss Emily Doyle Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach I believe all children have the right to learn in an environment that encourages them to be expressive, have fun, and allows them to learn at their own developmental level. Each child learns at their own pace, as a teacher it is my job to teach each child in the best way possible. My classroom is an expressive place, where education is the primary focus. It is a fun and interactive classroom because most students learn best by interaction. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to ensure each child is given the best education possible, to allow them to reach their full potential. I teach my students to be kind and compassionate towards others as Jesus has taught us. It is my job as an educator to make my students respectful and responsible members of our school community. A wonderful teacher touches the lives of the children, their families, and also leaves an impact on them which can be remembered forever. It is my intention to have an impact on my students which they will remember forever! Visit Miss Doyle's website Email Miss Doyle Third Grade - Mrs. Kathleen Schieber Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: My emphasis in teaching is to provide a safe, positive environment for students in which they develop the skills and concepts they need to become responsible, contributing, community minded citizens. I want the children to experience academic and personal growth during the school year. My students are encouraged to respect, value, and share their own and each other's special gifts and talents from God. Visit Mrs. Schieber's website Email Mrs. Schieber Fourth Grade - Ms. Cherie Lunger Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: I strive to encourage students to be responsible, independent thinkers. It is my goal to facilitate learning in the classroom and gradually, as the students become more responsible for themselves, step back and allow the students to lead the way in their learning experiences. We work together, as a class, to create a safe, positive environment where it’s ok to make mistakes, and to try new things. I encourage students to work both independently and collaboratively. As independent learners, my students work to improve their own personal goals and they become more responsible for their own work, behaviors, and selves. Working collaboratively, students often find the confidence they need to explore, ask questions, analyze, and actively engage in their learning. Working both independently and collaboratively allows students to take learning to “another level” as they expand their thinking and become more inquisitive. Visit Ms. Lunger's website Email Ms. Lunger Fourth Grade - Mrs. Marisa Marmion Teaching Philosophy and Educational Approach: I believe that I am not just a teacher. I am an initiator of curiosity, a role model, mentor, and a facilitator of learning. I strive to create a classroom environment that is community based in which respect, responsibility, and teamwork are encouraged for success. By working collaboratively, students will be able to deepen their understanding and move toward gaining critical thinking and problem solving skills. I strive to help each student reach their highest learning potential by differentiating my instruction to meet each individual’s needs. Visit Mrs. Marmion's website Email Mrs. Marmion |
