NAME: Mrs. Cheryl Michalk

SCHOOL: Windsong Intermediate

CLASS: 6th grade Science & Social Studies

SCHOOL PHONE: (281) 482-0111

I am a 2nd career teacher....meaning I stayed home with my children 
then returned to school and finished my degree in 1999.  I have been 
blessed to teach 6th grade Science and Social Studies at Windsong 
since December 1999.  I truly believe I have one of the best jobs in the 
world!  

I am very happily married to Dwight, my husband of 28+ years!  

We have 3 wonderful  children:  
        Darin,  26, who graduated from Texas Tech in 2005 and married a 
beautiful girl, Erin, in June of 2005.  They are currently living in 
Roswell, New Mexico.
        Emily, 24, a 2007 graduate of Texas A&M, now pursuing a Master's 
Degree in Occupational Therapy from Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee.
       Dillon, 20, a Junior at Texas A&M University. WHOOP!
 
Other family members:
       Precious "Yorkatese" named Riley....part Yorkie, part Maltese, 100% 
high energy puppy!
       Kaa - very friendly ball python approximately 10 years old
       Chachi - 2 year male chinchilla

I enjoy almost anything outdoors.  I have completed 2 full marathons and this
spring I climbed to the top of Guadalupe Peak.  I love children, especially
6th graders! I love to make learning fun and look forward to spending this
year with my new kids.  Once I have a student in my class, they will forever
be mine!

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
  I believe that the best learning takes place when students enjoy a good
relationship with their teacher and classmates and are given an 
opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences.  I also encourage 
problem solving and critical thinking, and I try to develop that in all my 
students.  That philosophy drives my classes, and I hope to instill a life 
long love of learning in all the students I teach.