I am excited to start my 14th year in education as your child's 4th grade teacher at North School! This is my fourth year at North, where I have been a Reading Specialist/Interventionist my first three years. Prior to settling at North School, I taught 4th and 5th grade in Chicago Public Schools, as well as in Detroit (go Tigers!).
I won't bore you with going over the same rules and expectations that you and your child already know about being a student at North School, but I do want to make sure we have a mutual understanding of MY expectations this year for my students. They are not difficult, and follow the same common-sense approach as many other teachers:
- My students' success is my number one priority. In the midst of so many expectations, standards, curriculum, assessments, and labels...all I care about is my students succeeding. Whether through celebrating growth, tapping into likes/dislikes, analyzing challenges, or reteaching something differently; I will do all that I can to help my students succeed, as well as feel successful.
- Keep on trying. 4th grade is going to be more difficult than 3rd (obviously!). I know that we will all struggle at a certain point. All I expect is to try. If something is difficult, I will help. If my students don't want my help, I will trick them into thinking I'm not helping...and then help them some more!
- Your involvement is essential. We are a team in this. Support at home is awesome; whatever you can give! I will keep you updated on what is happening here in Room 25, and my door/phone/e-mail is always open for you to tell me what's going on with your child.
I look forward to an amazing year. Our motto for our school and classroom this year is:
I CAN, WE CAN!
It's going to take all of us, as a team, to conquer 4th grade...and I'm anticipating an extraordinary journey! Thanks parents!
