Ms. Colbert, Fourth Grade

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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
As a small child, I used to play school in our attic. I can remember having a chalkboard, old books, paper, pencils, grade book, and a table full of dolls that I taught to. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. The good Lord blessed me with this opportunity. I graduated from Lambuth University, Jackson, TN, with a degree in Elementary Education. I completed this task after getting married and having my sweet daughter. Holding my "bundle of joy," I knew I had to finish college in hopes of setting an example for her. I feared that I wouldn't be able to encourage her to go for her dreams, if I didn't see mine through. I graduated from Lambuth at the age of 33 with the biggest smile on my face you have ever seen. The best part was knowing that my family, including my sweet girl, and friends were watching me receive my diploma. Yea! It is never to late! I've been teaching at MJE for 11 years. I was hired in to teach 6th grade. I had the opportunity to teach Math which is probably my favorite subject. I really wanted to work with the younger children and luckily a posistion opened up which allowed me to go to 2nd grade. I taught 2nd grade for several years which I enjoyed tremendously. Six years ago, my daughter was moving up to 4th grade and I had an oppotunity to move up and work with one of my favorite people, Mrs. Grisham. I made the change and have really enjoyed it. My first two years in fourth grade provided me with the opportunity to work with former students. This was a wonderful experience. There are several things that I enjoy outside of the classroom. I love to be outside. I enjoy being out on the farm and working out in the yard. I also love being on the lake, and in the past few years, learned to fish. I enjoy good music and food. I enjoy being with my friends and family. I enjoy being a Mom to my sweet girl and my beloved pets: two dogs, a Golden Retrevier and a Boxer, and two cats. My favorite place to vacation is on Destin's beautiful white beach.

Mission Label:


Mission
I hope to provide my students with a warm, friendly, and encouraging learning environment. I hope my students walk away knowing that not only did they grow academically, but that they grew as a person as well. I hope to be the kind of teacher that always promotes each child to do their best and when they look back on me, they will always know that I believed in them and cared for them too.