MY EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

By: Breanna Sheaffer

INSPIRE

-Christopher Robin

“Those who know, do. Those who understand, teach.” –Aristotle

With God all things are possible. –Matthew 19:26

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Talking sentences Learning animals Pre-school at Cascade Elementary, middle and high school at

Smithsburg Small classroom environment

FAMILY-Parents encouragement-Brother not going to school

GRANDPARENTS-Papa went to Penn State-Grammie always encouraged me to follow my dreams

MRS. LEZLEETaught me how to dance

TEACHER Always being around children. Loving the laughter and seeing kids

grasp concepts Being the stepping stone of each grade

they go onto Helping kids to face challenges in life

MY BALLERINASTeaching dance for 8 years.

ISSUES More special education teachers Immigrants getting in state tuition N.C.L.B not working Partial inclusion Bullying in school

FUTURE IN KIDSChildren's minds are still developing when teachers reach them. With the imagination of children a teacher can learn from them everyday. A child's laughter is one of my favorite sounds. Kids minds are unbelievable the things they can come up with. I believe in a partial inclusion classroom, and having a child’s voice be heard. A child needs an open learning environment and a happy place to learn in.

PERSONAL TRAITS Be optimistic Change is a good thing Always have a plan B Laugh often Enjoy everyday Have fun

PHILOSOPHYMy thinking has came from the people I have had experiences with everyday. I am constantly learning and seeking to know more. When I become a teacher I will believe in a partial inclusion classroom, with lots of colors and fun posters. Everyone has a special way of learning and I hope to help kids find there’s. I believe the mind of a child is constantly changing and will amaze me everyday. Everyone deserves an education and should be entitled to a great teacher to give them one.