Amanda Barber
I love teaching K because it’s where learning really begins. I love watching the joy in my students discover new things for the first time!
I love teaching K because it’s where learning really begins. I love watching the joy in my students discover new things for the first time!
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Learn MoreI watched my older brother struggle in school as he was moved to the next grade every year without the super of foundational skills he needed. I didn't want to see that happen to other kiddos... and I love kids, obviously!!!
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceIn my first year of teaching kindergarten, we had working on CVC words for quite some time, a student was still struggling. While working with her 1:1 for about 7-8 minutes a day, for about a week. She read her first CVC independently, and she knew it! She said "oh, look, I can read Miss White (maiden name). I can still hear her today!
What would you do with the $25,000?Honestly, pay off some debt that I acquired after buying many items for my classroom and students; supplies, prizes, clothes, food, gifts, etc... But then definitely take my family on a much needed, and much deserved vacation!!!
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