- Where are you from?
- Where do you teach and what grade do you teach?
- How long have you been with ADPP?
- What is your teaching background and experience?
- What do you like most about your job?
- What do you think is special about Amber?
- What is your favorite part of the day at Amber?
- What is the last book you read out loud?
- What is the funniest thing a child has said/done in your class?
- What do you do in your spare time?
- What achievement are you most proud of?
- What is the single best piece of advice you can give parents of a 2nd Grader?
- Do you have any websites you recommend for second graders?
- Do you have any secrets about the upcoming Cinderella show?
- Where are you from?
I grew up in the San Jose/Campbell area. - Where do you teach and what grade do you teach?
I teach 1st Grade at Primary Plus at Amber. - How long have you been with ADPP?
I have been with Primary Plus at Amber for 18 years; 5 years as a 1st Grade teacher, 6 years as principal, and now 7 years as a 2nd Grade teacher. - What is your teaching background and experience?
I spent 8 years as a kindergarten co-teacher, 2 years as a public school substitute and 1stGrade teacher, and my 18 years here at Primary Plus. - What do you like most about your job?
I really enjoy the flexibility to add to the lesson with my own creativity and to make it fun for the students. This adds more interest and confidence for the students to participate and retain the concepts being taught. - What do you think is special about Amber?
Many students and families have been with us for so many years that it is a community. I really get to know and help the students and their families when I see them before, during and after school. - What is your favorite part of the day at Amber?
I really enjoy reading the textbook stories with the students during Language Arts. We get to have fun with the story, talk about it, write about it and use the new words in many different fun activities. - What is the last book you read out loud?
I read 'Fiesta' for Cinco de Mayo. Then, we made quesadillas! - What is the funniest thing a child has said/done in your class?
One 1st Grade student ran up to me, very upset, and said another child said a bad word, the 'E' word. I was perplexed and asked the child to whisper to me the 'bad word'. They said it was "idiot". - What do you do in your spare time?
I would really like to golf more. I do play softball and run occasionally but most of my time is spent on my daughter's many activities. - What achievement are you most proud of?
Getting my teaching credential was a special achievement for me. However, my daughter is also my special achievement. I have been very fortunate to see her grow and achieve here at Action Day and then to Primary Plus at Amber from 8 weeks through 4th Grade. - What is the single best piece of advice you can give parents of a 2nd Grader?
Read, read, read! Reading is the basis for all areas of the curriculum and bringing the enjoyment to them, and with them, helps them excel in all these areas. - Do you have any websites you recommend for second graders?
Sheppard Software is a great site with many fun and educational games and activities. - Do you have any secrets about the upcoming Cinderella show?
It will be great! I had both Cinderella and the Prince in my former classes. Shhhhh...There is a character who has been in past shows as the King, Gaston, Genie, Wizard of Oz, and many other characters. Look for him!
