Jennifer


 * Jennifer **
 * I believe that learning starts and stops at home. Parents, grandparents, siblings, caring adults and family connections in the home are all responsible for teaching and furthering what happens in the classroom. **


 * I believe that children want to learn when they feel successful and it is everyone's job to help others feel successful and safe at school. Students praising students for a job well done, for example. I believe that authentic, realistic verbal praise will do wonders for a child (and for a teacher). **


 * I believe that educators teach to the test too often and are too busy doing this to embrace teachable moments and engage children in active thinking and learning. I believe that most teachers do not want to be teaching to the test. **


 * I believe that teachers who take the time to make small (or large) adjustments for individual students' needs will have successful students. **


 * I believe that only those that have been educators should make educational policy. **