Ms. Anderson

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About The Teacher
Teaching is actually my third career, although I have always worked in the field of education. I received my Masters in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina and have been teaching kindergarten at Woodruff Primary for fourteen years. It is by far the most challenging career I have had, but it is also the most rewarding. And I can certainly say that I am never bored! In kindergarten we teach all of the four basic subjects - language arts (reading and writing), math, science, and social studies. While I enjoy teaching each of these, my favorite is reading. It is such a wonderful feeling to know that I have helped a child take the first steps in learning to read. There is nothing like the look on the face of a child who has just discovered that he/she can read!

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Mission
I have many goals for my class, but the most important one involves the learning environment. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and material-rich environment so that all students may learn and also develop self-control, self-esteem, and self-reliance. I love to work with children as they solve social problems, such as cutting in line, name calling, taking turns, etc. At WPS we use "Conscious Discipline," a program developed by Dr. Becky Bailey. Through this program I help children learn to solve their problems with words and respect. It is so rewarding to watch angry/upset faces turn into smiling faces as students share a handshake, a high five, or a pinky hug at the end of a problem solving moment.