Grade/school: Third grade, Stony Creek Elementary
Any special professional accomplishments/experiences? I had the opportunity to spend last school year teaching English to kindergartners in Prague, Czech Republic. I taught basic English vocabulary words and sentences to more than 160 kindergartners each week. Although the language barrier was quite a challenge, the experiences I had are invaluable.
Why did you become a teacher? I have wanted to become a teacher my entire life. Growing up, my mom was a teacher and I spent a lot of time helping her in her classroom. I have always enjoyed working with kids, so I knew that having a classroom of my own was the perfect fit.
What are your goals for students? My hope is that my students become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. I also hope that my students have a sense of curiosity about the world around them and know that compassion and kindness for others can take you a long way.
What advice would you give parents? My advice for parents would be to allow their children to make mistakes and problem solve on their own. I think that this is one of the best ways that children learn and grow. I also encourage parents to set a reading routine with their children. Reading nightly helps children grow academically and is a fantastic way to wind down after a busy day.
Why do you enjoy working at Noblesville Schools? One of the best parts of Noblesville Schools is the amount and quality of technology offered to both the students and the teachers. Students are given opportunities to utilize and develop 21st century skills on a daily basis. New this year at the elementary level is the Project Lead the Way program that allows students to problem solve, collaborate and explore through hands-on learning activities. Project-based learning opportunities like this are one of the best ways to prepare our students for the future.
What is something others might not know about you? I am not afraid to try new and unique foods at least once. Central/Eastern Europe definitely gave me the chance to taste things I didn’t even think were edible.
