All About Me

As I get the opportunity to learn about your child this year, I wanted to let you know a bit about me.  I began my career as a teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing special needs students.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Arts degree in Deaf Education/Multiple Disabilities from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.  I am joining the district after 6 years in Early Childhood Education, five of which I spent teaching Kindergarten.  

When I'm not working, I enjoy running distance events and hiking as well as travelling and pursuing my love of the arts.   I am excited that your child and I will be beginning 4th grade together.

I believe in providing students with a well rounded education.  I believe in a constructivist approach, in creating an environment where learning is a social and dynamic experience. I believe in children taking responsibility for their own learning and allowing them to make mistakes. Overall, I believe in a healthy dialogue between teacher-and-student, teacher-and-parent and parent-and-student.  

It does take a village - so lets create one! 

Kilgoris, Kenya - June 2012

Let the Countdown Begin!

As the summer wraps up, I am thrilled about everything that has happened and I am excited for what's to come. Over the next year, I hope to use this blog as a forum to communicate with families about all that is happening in Room 20.   Stay tuned for announcements, assignments and general musings.

Here's to a wonderful school year!


-Ms. Christensen

   

2011-12 school year