Why I teach:

• Because I love exploring new worlds and concepts through children’s eyes
• Because I enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Because I derive a rich sense of purpose by laying the foundation for our future
• Because I believe that teaching is what I was called to do

How I teach:

• I plan with the end in mind.  I begin with, “How will this engage us, and what will meeting our goals look like?”
• I create a safe environment where students are encouraged to take risks and question what is possible
• We explore beyond our classroom and school environment to make real-life connections with what we are learning
• I tailor my units to reflect student interests, backgrounds, and curiosities using modern inquiry-based frameworks

Who I teach:

• Every student deserves to have their feelings recognized and respected
• Encouraging effort and diligent work habits that emphasizes a growth mindset over natural ability, is vital to long-term success
• Every learner deserves a teacher, a classroom, and lesson that focuses on their unique traits and abilities

What I teach:

• Early childhood literacy and numeracy, which are the foundations that the rest of our learning is built upon
• Emotional intelligence and character development through stories, role modelling, and conversations
• Topics and essential questions that connect our learning to the world around us
• The embracing of curiosity and self-driven learning 

How I measure effective education:

• How excited my students are to come into class everyday
• Student assessments that emphasize relative growth instead of a simple percentage-based achievement scale
• Measurement of outcomes that inform my instruction, (something that explains to students what and why it is being measured) and 
• Willingness of my students to engage with informal and formal learning outside of class