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=Welcome to Miss Myers' Wikipage!=

===I am a 5th grade special education teacher at the Pocono Mountain School District. I graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. Currently, I am attending East Stroudsburg University for a degree in Instructional Technology.===



"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."-Walt Disney
=My Teaching Philosophy=

 I am an educator who thinks every child deserves a chance. I am just starting my third year of my teaching career. I feel over the past couple years that my view on teaching is constantly changing. I have grown into a better teacher every day I teach. I feel that teaching is the most rewarding job a person can have. My students are the reason why I love teaching. I want every student to succeed in life and show off their strengths.  Teachers must use different modalities when teaching students. These different modalities help reach every individual student inside the classroom. It is important that a teacher reaches every student in every lesson he or she teaches. Some students learn better by hearing or reading the material. Other students learn by seeing the material or seeing pictures and posters. Some students need to be moving around or actively working to learn the material being taught.  Teachers need to find fun ways to teach the curriculum. It is important to keep learning exciting. I believe that teachers need to integrate technology into their lesson plans. There are numerous ways that can do so. For example, teachers can use movies, play music and use educational computer programs. All these ideas, help make well-rounded lessons. Besides using technology, teachers can read books that go along with the subject and play educational games. I believe that it is important to physically stimulate as well as mentally stimulate my students.  As a teacher who values the importance of character and development, I teach students about who they are and what they want to become. An educator teaches students how to make good decisions and the difference between right and wrong. I teach character skills inside my daily lessons. I believe that every teacher should be a positive role-model to their students.  I believe that every child has the opportunity to learn and receive an education. It is important that every child is given the chance to succeed. I feel as an educator, students with disabilities should not be held back and should still be challenged. Every child should be excited about learning and want to come to school. It is important to capture students at an early age and give them positive learning experiences.