NAME:
Mrs. Sandy McGrady
SCHOOL:
Dallas Elementary School
CLASS:
First Grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
Education: Associate Degree: Early Childhood Education
(Pre-school - 3rd grade)
Bachelor Degree: Elementary Education
(Kindergarten - 6th grade)
Masters Equivalency: Education from Penn State University
Graduate Credits: M.E.+ 36 graduate credits in Education
Certification: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Montessori Education
Teaching Experience: 23 years teaching children from 3 years old to 8th
grade. This is my 8th year teaching first grade at Dallas Elementary.
Personal notes:
I am married to my high school sweetheart for 31 years and we have 2
wonderful children. Tommy graduated from Eastern University and is adjusting
to the "real world" lol..
Sarah has graduated from Kings College and has moved to Nashville, TN.
Our home is surrounded by many beautiful trees and I can't wait to share my
stories about the deer, the occasional bear and the other animals that visit
our backyard.
The fall season is very special in our home, not only is it the start
of a wonderful new school year, it is also football season! Whenever I get
the chance I love to watch professional football, especially the Minnesota
Vikings! We each have our favorite team, and it makes for some exciting
Sunday afternoons. Go Vikings!
But my absolute strongest passion is teaching. Planning exciting
activities for my students is something that I really enjoy doing, I love to
see the joy of discovery in a child's eyes. There is no greater gift a
teacher can receive than to see that special look or awesome smile that
comes with learning!
I am very excited to be a part of the Dallas School District, and look
forward to meeting the children. I know this will be a very special year
for everyone.
Every child has the right to learn in way that is meaningful to them.
Every child has the right to be respected and treasured for the strengths
and gifts they bring to the class community. Every child has the need to
learn how to be respectful to others and themselves.
My goal is to provide opportunities for each child to reach their
personal learning potential by using hands on materials. Along with
individualized lessons, the children will have opportuniites to cooperate in
small and large groups, so that they are not only learning, but teaching
others. Together we will create an environment where each child feels safe,
and knows that they are respected and treasured for the individual they are!