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"As a teacher you have in your hands the power to influence and mold a student's mind. You have within you the capacity to instill in the child a love for learning, to keep an open mind and to keep questioning. You have the ability to promote confidence, stir thinking and awaken dreams." -Unknown

"There is a brilliant child locked inside every student."
-- Marva Collins

"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Henry Brooks Adams

I believe all children can learn but in order for my children to learn I must first teach the whole child, make sure that what I teach is rigorous,relevant, balanced, common and have the best knowledge of how my children develop and learn. I also must promote brain growth and allow my children to use the whole brain and by doing all of the above I am preparing my children for success in school and in life.-Erica Block

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled"-Plutarch

I believe that education is the door of opportunity, but as educators, it is our responsibility to lead the students to the threshold, assure them safe passage, guide them through the adventure, and open their eyes to the possibilities.

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.