NAME:
Miss Baker
SCHOOL:
West Sayville Christian School
CLASS:
2nd and 3rd grades
SCHOOL PHONE:
631-589-2180
I came to West Sayville Christian School in 1972, and because I love it
here I have stayed and taught 2nd or 3rd or a combination of the two grades
ever since.
Before I came to the school, I went to The King's College for my
undergraduate work. I received my Master's Degree from Dowling College.
I grew up on a farm near the small town of Interlaken, NY, which is near
Ithaca, NY. I am very thankful to have been raised in a Christian home, and
to have had Biblical knowledge and values instilled into me from the
beginning of my life. I am currently a member of the First Baptist Church of
Patchogue.
What I love to do in any spare time is travel! The whole world that God
created is amazing- I would love to see every part of it! Reading and hiking
are also favorite activities.
My greatest desire is for each child to know that God is real, to face the
truth that no matter how hard we try we will never measure up to God's
standards, and to understand what Jesus did, out of His love, to save us.
After that, learning that our actions are choices where we choose either our
own way or to follow God's way as recorded in His word, is a process of
growth that as a Christian school we are able to reinforce throughout every
day.
Academically, there are huge amounts of knowledge to gain and reinforce in
each grade. I also believe 2nd and 3rd grades are crucial grades in which the
students can grow progressively more independent. I work to give them the
confidence, and the skills, to know that they CAN figure things out on their
own, think through choices, and develop organizational habits. I want them
to experience the joy of persisting through difficult work until it's
completed well.