Katelyn

Shockey
I will

Philosophy of Education

Provide a welcoming and safe environment

Help each student reach his or her full potential
Invest in each and every child
Listen to students needs, and adjust my classroom accordingly
Open students minds through engaging lesson plans
Set clear goals and objectives so students know exactly what is expected of them
Only use positive reinforcement, I will use positive reinforcement to help motivate
my students to learn

Prepare for changes in the schedule and daily activities by keeping students
engaged and learning

Have high expectations for each student

Yearn for excellence within my classroom

Offer a variety of instructional strategies to my students to help encourage

learning.

Focus on the needs and potential of my students

Encourage my students pursue their learning goals

Dedicate my time to each students learning success
Unpack rich objectives through differentiation
Collaborate with colleagues
Assess students on a regular basis, and allow data to drive my instruction.
Teach with a passion, so I can help my students become passionate about learning.
Inspire students to grow
Organization is key! I will stay organized so my classroom can be a positive

learning environment for my students.

Never tell students they are not good enough, or cannot accomplish their work.