Mrs. Amoss' Educational Philosophy

I believe that all children can learn. My goal as a teacher is to provide a supportive, nurturing classroom that develops the confidence my students need to become successful individuals. I believe that independence, motivation, organization, and cooperation are the key ingredients to a student’s success.

I actively promote high goals and standards of excellence to stretch each student to his or her full potential. I treat my students with the respect they deserve and require them to respect others. My students are responsible for both their actions and their words. I always encourage my students to complete classroom and homework tasks with their best efforts.

I believe that a central part of teaching second grade is to help each child become an independent thinker and worker. My main goal is to raise my students’ self-esteem by encouraging them to dream and not be afraid to work hard to achieve those dreams.

Home School Relationship

Every child must feel successful.  I cannot do this by myself.  Cooperation between parents, students, and teachers is essential for success!  Students need to work together and support each other.  I also need for parents to do their part by helping their children with their homework, organizing a system to make sure all notes, books, and papers are returned on time, and setting up a good routine (like bedtimes and study times).  Together, our accomplishments can be great!