Mrs. Curley

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About The Teacher
This is my fifth year teaching science and reading at Spring Wood Middle School. During my time here I coached the Pep Squad for three years with Mrs. Andrews. I’ve also had the opportunity to travel and teach our sixth graders at the White Pines Ranch Outdoor Education Facility in Oregon, Illinois, for the past five years. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed) in May of 2007, from Northern Illinois University. During this time I had a broad range of teaching opportunities and experiences ranging from a bilingual school in Rockford to several local schools in Bloomingdale (DuJardin Elementary & Westfield Middle) and Glen Ellyn (Hadley Junior High & Ben Franklin Elementary). In December of 2011, I earned my masters degree (M.S.Ed) in curriculum and instruction with a focus on the outdoors and environmental education. While attending Glenbard East High School I was a singer and dancer in the musical play West Side Story, and I participated in varsity gymnastics for four years. I was also a dancer with the Natya Dance Theatre. At the College of DuPage I swam competitively and qualified for the NJCAA Nationals both years. I coached the Bloomingdale Barracuda Competitive Swim Team for nine years. During this time I worked with swimmers ages 9-12. In my free time I like to train and participate in triathlons (swim-bike- run), play with my dog, Cricket, and travel. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends!

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Mission
I believe education should be an interactive process between the teacher and the students. I hope to inspire and enrich the minds of my students to develop a passion for learning through a wide variety of learning activities in science and reading. I especially want my students to become aware and appreciative of the wonders in our natural environment.