My name is Susan Draper, and I am originally from Springfield,Massachusetts.This is my 35th year of teaching,and this will be my 20th year at Roth!I graduated from Westfield State College in Westfield, MA and also took advanced classes at Assumption College in Worcester, MA.My philosophy regarding the classroom is that it should be a place where children can feel happy, safe, and productive. Mutual respect is of the utmost importance to me.My goal is to find a little joy in each day and share it with the children while exploring new knowledge with them.