Mrs. Wagner's 4th Grade

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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers." Charles W. Eliot (1834 - 1926), The Happy Life, 1896 Here is a bit of info about me: * Currently pursuing Ph.D from UT in literacy with a cognate in adult ducation * Master's Degree in Instructional Technology and Educational Studies from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville * Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and Learning with Teacher Licensure, summa cum laude from Maryville College * A.S. from State Technical Institute at Knoxville * Heritage High School graduate -- go Mountaineers! * 2008 Outstanding Tennessee Teacher of the Humanities Award * 2007 Shoney's Channel Eight Golden Apple Teacher * 2006 Teaching History grant participant for Porter and Blount County My husband, Terry, is a Porter graduate. My older son, Luke, attends Pellissippi majoring in Political Science My youngest son, Nolan, attends Heritage High School My Porter Duties besides teaching: * Porter SEE Team * Fourth grade lead teacher In addition to reading I enjoy: playing mountain dulcimer, cycling, geocaching, traveling, crocheting, and a good sense of humor - which I have found that my cohorts on the fourth grade team have plenty of! Recently I've read the 39 Clues book and joined the website. My favorite authors include C. S. Lewis, Raold Dahl, and many others. Who are YOUR favorite authors?

Mission Label:


Mission
"How many a man has dated a new era in his life from the reading of a book." Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862), Walden: Reading, 1854 I approach education as a lifelong learner. Learning is a continuous, active process. Literacy is our key to understanding our world and others. My goal for my students is that all of us will discover that book or author that we just can't put down. Reading is the process by which we gain new knowledge and realize our own possibilities in life. Writing is the process by which we communicate and share our knowledge, opinions, and ideas with others. My wish for all my students is that the time spent together is one in which we create a caring community of learners where we are able to share our favorite books, our best stories, and learn in a constructive and supportive environment.