Sunridge Staff

Education
MA Education Curriculum & Instruction: Reading emphasis in Elementary Education

Experience
12 years

Why I Teach
The reason I chose to become an educator is to make a difference in students' lives. I want to be able to reach out to students and cultivate meaningful relationships. I love children and think that we can learn so much from each other. I think that by spending time with children we can stay young at heart, which is something that I hope to accomplish. I want to inspire my students to become self-sufficient, caring, respectful, innovative, and empathetic learners and teachers. I want my students to be successful. I strongly believe that as early childhood educators we must provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The first years of a child's schooling are the most important. I believe that as teachers it is our mission to promote positive learning and to spark the enthusiasm of learners. I believe that teachers who share their passion for teaching and teach with passion and sympathy are more likely to connect with learners and increase learner performance.

Education
MA in Early Childhood Education

Experience
I have been at Sunridge Elementary for eleven years and taught kindergarten for seven years.

Why I Teach
My teaching philosophy has exponentially grown throughout my educational career. Nothing makes me happier than to see the smile on my students' faces when they are actively engaged in their learning. There are many activities that one can do with students to engage them in their learning while having fun with them. Singing songs or being plain silly as we play has turned out to be very beneficial to my students' learning. It is very gratifying to see my students actively engaged in their learning and allowing me to guide them along their educational path.

Education
BA Liberal Studies - Fresno Pacific University

Experience
I have been teaching for 25 years.

Why I Teach
I have always enjoyed working with children. I love to see their excitement for life and the new things they get to experience. Even though there can be frustrations along the way, watching students grow and learn is the best part of the job.