Kelly

Kelly Gagnon

iBelieve

1.) iBelieve that all children should be provided with an opportunity to learn in a safe, nuturing and respectful environment, free from judgement or criticisms. They should be encouraged to do their best and feel safe taking risks.

2.) iBelieve that less focus should be placed on standardized testing. Too much time is spent preparing and administering them. Instead, more time, money and efforts should be placed on delivering best instructional practices.

3.) iBelieve in differentiated instruction. All learners are different and require the implementation of various teaching styles and methodologies. No two students are exactly the same.

4.) iBelieve in providing children with the opportunity to experience the world and what it has to offer. Learning does not just take place in the classroom or stop when the bell rings. All children's lives should be enriched with opportunties and experiences that occur out of school.

5.) iBelieve in adovcating for children and their best interests, even when it may not be easy. All children deserve to have others who care about them and will work for them. There are some children who do not have anyone in their corner.

6.) iBelieve in the power of shared oral reading. Not only does this provide the child with powerful and meaningful quality time, but it helps them to learn and experience life and the world in new and engaging ways.

media type="custom" key="19007928"