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"There is no greater job than that of a teacher. Each day I get to be inspired by some of the most creative, energetic, enthusiastic and intelligent fourth graders in all of Klein ISD. My classroom represents a family who work together and treat one another with respect and kindness. I want my students to feel comfotable, confident and happy in our classroom. When they feel this way they are ready to do their best work and achieve things they never thought possible."

"I believe that all children can learn. We as teachers need to be committed to find the best way, the best strategy, and the best approach to teach every child. All of them come to us with their minds avid for learning and it is our responsibility that their academic needs are fulfilled according to the level of their skills and abilities. Holding high expectations on their achievements is only natural for the teacher."

Students "are like a box of chocolates" -- you never know what you're going to get.

"Every child deserves the opportunity for a great education. And the best education is not where they only learn the basic subjects of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. They also need to be challenged in higher-level, critical thinking skills - to infer and ask the question "Why?". I hope to instill a hunger to find out more about subjects beyond what is in the textbooks. Learning is an exciting and a life-long activity. It is a journey to be enjoyed, especially for our young students. It will be a great year at Eiland Elementary!"

"There is no other place where one can have the opportunity to impact the future as in the classroom. All of my students have the responsibility to be their best in all they do because they are the answers to tomorrow's questions. I feel extremely privileged to be an important person in my students' lives whose goal is to always impart in them life long lessons."

"My philosophy of education is that all children deserve an education in a caring, nurturing environment that supports their personal growth and development. Education is a partnership between the educators, parents, and students. Ultimately, we want to ensure that our children are able to learn in the best possible way, in an environment that is loving, safe and secure."

Students work on math, language, writing, and reading skills.
Students attend music or physical education classes daily.
Students have access to the computer lab on a weekly basis.
Teachers send home homework to reinforce concepts learned in class.