I always feel at home in a room full of children. My educational philosophy slowly took shape as I worked under different circumstances. I have found it beneficial that the K-2 program's philosophy encompasses many of the concepts and values that I agree with and hope to practice as a future teacher. The idea is to teach to individual ability levels, not grade level. We work to meet needs specific to each child.
Continual progress is the goal.
The rate of progression will differ from child to child, but constant growth is the key. It is definitely more challenging to meet the various needs, but it is in the child's best interest. I have experienced first hand the benefits of having a multi-age classroom. The older students give the younger students guidance. The transition from home to school is less traumatic because of the extra guidance.