NAME: Mrs. Jill Kalich

SCHOOL: Shiner Elementary

CLASS: 5th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies

SCHOOL PHONE: (361)594-3251

About the Teacher

       
       Greetings! I am Mrs. Kalich, the fifth grade language arts and social 
studies teacher at Shiner Elementary School. My husband, Tim, and two 
daughters, Rachel and Faith, are my family. They provide my motivation and 
support. 
	My kids get most of my attention. They are everything to me, they 
keep me grounded, and they have inspired me to want to teach. I love 
children, and I want to be around them. Cooking, walking, and spending time 
with family take up any extra time that I might have. In less hectic times, 
I enjoy sewing, bike riding, reading, and watching TV. Living in such a 
small town makes life quite simple. Teaching allows me to be a life long 
learner.
	I graduated with my MA in elementary education from the University 
of Phoenix online campus in 2004. I received my BA in Journalism/Public 
Relations from Southwest Texas State University (recently renamed Texas 
University) in San Marcos, Texas. This is my fifth year in the teaching 
profession. I love teaching fifth graders! My Texas certification allows me 
to teach EC-8th grade self-contained classes. I am thrilled to be teaching 
your children this year! 


Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. 
~Chinese Proverb
		
	Mrs. Jill Kalich 

Misson For The Class:

 
       School should be a dynamic experience filled with fun, laughter, 
learning, thinking, problem solving, technology, basics, life skills, 
morals, respect, surprises, and hard work. Efforts will focus on developing 
a child-centered approach full of the basics with active individual and 
group experiences in an atmosphere saturated with love, warmth, and care. 
	Children need cognition. Knowledge opens doors. Children need a 
place to go where they can relax, learn, and feel comfortable. School should 
be that place. Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning with 
attention given to the three domains of learning--cognitive (mind), 
psychomotor (body), and affective (soul) is a top priority.
        All students need to understand how capable they are. Children 
should believe in themselves and realize that the sky truly is the limit!
	Working as a partner with parents, the community, and other faculty 
members will enable me along with them to work toward the common goal of 
providing students with an exceptional preparation for life—education.
Mrs. Jill Kalich




My daughter, Faith, and I walking on the beach.




My Family