“Thank you for providing a program that understands the development of children in all phases, where their love of learning is well nurtured!” – Debra Swaiser
BA Early Childhood Education
Teacher/Child Ratio: 1:16
Maximum Class Size: 16
Ages of Children: 5-8 years
Personal Background:
My love for learning began with playing school as a child. Since then, I’ve tried to learn something new every day, no matter how small. I traveled as a Navy spouse around the Pacific, living on the islands of Japan, Okinawa, and Guam. I enjoy other cultures and trying new things. Before beginning my formal education, I was a Site Director with Spokane Schools Express Child Care Program. I continued there as I finished my AAS at Spokane Falls Community College and moved on to earn my BA from Eastern Washington University. Having substituted in K-6 classrooms since 2015, I began teaching at North Wall in 2018, and I enjoy sharing my love of learning with your children.
Philosophy of Teaching:
I have a passion for education I believe children grow and develop at their own rate, just as flowers bloom when they are ready. We, as a community, work together to give our children experiences that will encourage them to see all the possibilities the world has to offer. They deserve a safe, clean environment in which to grow and learn the skills needed for their futures. To ensure that every child is accepted, loved and treated kindly, I will look at each child as an individual. I invite families to be included in this process so that, together, we will help each child succeed.
Goals for the Class:
· Inspire respect and responsibility through integrated curriculum
· Model and foster a growth mindset in students
· Celebrate student growth
· Create a culture of transparency
Empower students as leaders
Class Schedule:
8:00 Arrival, math exploration centers
9:00 AM Daily Circle, Centers: number
sense, science, technology, journaling
10:00 PE
10:30 Snack, complete activities
11:00 Grace and lunch
11:30 Silent reading
12:00 Journals
12:30 PM Daily Circle, Centers: literacy, social studies, art, journaling
2:30 Outside play
3:00 After school activity learning
5:00 Close of school