importance of kindness in my classroom, on the playground, and in all social situations throughout the school day. I hold a Master’s degree with a concentration in elementary reading, in addition to certifications in special education, art, and social studies. I enjoy teaching the “big kids” in fifth grade and look forward to rejoining the faculty and staff at Woodmont School. Melissa Epstein-Inclusion Teacher What are you passionate about? As a Montville graduate, I spent years with teachers who not only taught me the curriculum, but they also helped me find my passion: teaching and the love of learning. As I begin my seventh year teaching at Woodmont, I will continue to guide my students to stay passionate about learning, helping others, and reaching their fullest potential. As a fifth grade teacher, I am excited to help my students find their passion as they continue their journey from Woodmont to Lazar. So you know a little more about me, I graduated in 2010 from Rider University with certifications in elementary education, special education, psychology, and leadership development. Right after graduation, I began teaching at Woodmont School as a second grade inclusion teacher. A few years later, I moved to fourth grade, and now I am a part of the wonderful fifth grade team. When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and the rest of my family and friends, shopping, and reading. I'm looking forward to another great year at Woodmont School. Gillian Knight 5M- Inclusion Teacher Hello Wildcats! My name is Gillian Knight and I am so very excited to be teaching at Woodmont this school year as part of the 5th grade team. Teaching is my passion and I feel inspired everyday by my students. I love surrounding myself and my classes with positive quotes and mantras. One quote, by Ignacio Estrada, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”, has really stuck with me. It is important to me that we recognize the way that each student learns as an individual. I always try to break down topics, concepts, and fundamentals to help students see them in a new meaningful way. For me, the most rewarding part of this career, is finding different ways that help my students to understand what they are learning, create relevance of a subject in their own lives, and truly involve them in the learning process.
importance of kindness in my classroom, on the playground, and in all social situations throughout the school day. I hold a Master’s degree with a concentration in elementary reading, in addition to certifications in special education, art, and social studies. I enjoy teaching the “big kids” in fifth grade and look forward to rejoining the faculty and staff at Woodmont School. Melissa Epstein-Inclusion Teacher What are you passionate about? As a Montville graduate, I spent years with teachers who not only taught me the curriculum, but they also helped me find my passion: teaching and the love of learning. As I begin my seventh year teaching at Woodmont, I will continue to guide my students to stay passionate about learning, helping others, and reaching their fullest potential. As a fifth grade teacher, I am excited to help my students find their passion as they continue their journey from Woodmont to Lazar. So you know a little more about me, I graduated in 2010 from Rider University with certifications in elementary education, special education, psychology, and leadership development. Right after graduation, I began teaching at Woodmont School as a second grade inclusion teacher. A few years later, I moved to fourth grade, and now I am a part of the wonderful fifth grade team. When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and the rest of my family and friends, shopping, and reading. I'm looking forward to another great year at Woodmont School. Gillian Knight 5M- Inclusion Teacher Hello Wildcats! My name is Gillian Knight and I am so very excited to be teaching at Woodmont this school year as part of the 5th grade team. Teaching is my passion and I feel inspired everyday by my students. I love surrounding myself and my classes with positive quotes and mantras. One quote, by Ignacio Estrada, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”, has really stuck with me. It is important to me that we recognize the way that each student learns as an individual. I always try to break down topics, concepts, and fundamentals to help students see them in a new meaningful way. For me, the most rewarding part of this career, is finding different ways that help my students to understand what they are learning, create relevance of a subject in their own lives, and truly involve them in the learning process.
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