Philosophy of Education: Learning is done best in a culturally
sensitive environment emphasizing interactive, hands-on
learning, differentiated instruction, and parent and community
involvement. Students bring a wealth of knowledge and
backgrounds to the classroom, as well as various learning
styles. It is my job to create a classroom that is focused on
student centered learning that meets the needs of ALL students.
Through collaboration between school staff, parents, and the
community, we can create a familiar environment of success for
our students which leads to higher learning! Years of Service:
Woods School: 2 years University of Wisconsin-Madison Majors:
Elementary Education & History What parents can expect this year
in class: Both History/Geography and Science students alike will
be actively engaged in several approaches to learning. All
Social Studies and Science classes at the middle school level
are taught with a multi-faceted approach, including: Texts and
Papers—investigating and questioning prim