A supportive parent body, colleagues who cooperate and feel like family, and children who come to school eager to learn and curious about the world all combine to make teaching a most pleasant experience. When all members of the community know they are valued, all the good things we want of a school will grow and flourish. I feel I can continue to grow and learn as a person and as an educator. Support for professional growth is a priority. I enjoy the classroom autonomy and the professional trust.
Independent schools offer a professional community in which ideas and creativity can flourish.
I feel fortunate to be able to teach in a program that matches my philosophy about how young children learn. In the small classes of independent schools, I have enjoyed knowing my students as individuals and utilizing various methods of teaching to achieve success. If this sounds idealistic, I'm young. I teach in independent schools because my students enjoy coming to school and learning. They have involved parents who are interested in their children's learning.