Since each child is the sum of what he/she has absorbed and been taught since infancy, combined with his or her own unique set of inborn characteristics, I must include parents as well as children and teachers if I am to achieve the goal of providing the best possible learning environment for my students.

I strive to create an environment where students feel they are loved and respected as valuable persons and children of God, where they can try and fail, and try again, with the certain knowledge that their efforts are appreciated and that help is there when they need it. In this way, self-esteem is maintained and confidence acquired.  Students become learners, willing to try new things and not afraid of failure.  This attitude is helpful in the world of today, but an absolute necessity in the world of tomorrow.

My goal is to provide opportunities for each child to realize his/her greatest potential in order to become a responsible productive citizen. A cooperative effort of the home, school and community is necessary to provide the maximum intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of our students.  I believe that all children can learn in an environment where learning is made interesting, fun and meaningful.  I will strive to treat each child with dignity, respect and appreciation for his/her individual contributions.  I believe . . .

·        in the limitless potential of our children

·        that learning is a lifelong process

·        that all children can experience academic and social success

·        in attaining the highest level of expectations for students and staff

·        in the empowerment of students to encourage self-initiated independent exploration (pursuit) of knowledge

·        in creating a safe climate that encourages creativity, positive self-esteem, cooperation, responsibility and respect for one another to become successful productive members of society

·        in developmentally appropriate, child-centered, discovery-oriented curriculum that applies to real life experiences

·        in learning that supports the cognitive (intellectual), social, emotional, spiritual, and physical abilities of the whole child

·        that my classroom is an integral part of the community, and that each parent and child is an important part of the school family.