15+ years as a public and private school teacher; taught 6th grade and kindergarten and then when Covid hit, I became a homeschool Momma. -- 10+ years teaching in Children's Ministry at church
Building relationships with kids with grace and understanding; guiding students in their character development so they can kind, loving, and respectful all while working on problem-solving skills and social-emotional skills. If you focus on being a good person (with God's help), academics will follow.
Many "I love you, Mrs. Ward" letters from students - The many hugs and smiles and conversations and relationships with each and every child -- including my own kiddos
Former public school teacher turned Homeschool Mom -- God-Centered, Character-Focused -- Children's Ministry Teacher -- Love and Logic Training -- 7 Habits of Happy Kids training -- Conscious Discipline Training -- 5 Love Languages -- Fruit of the Spirit -- Foundation, Vision, Mission, Values, Goals -- Reading and Phonics specialty
Follower of Jesus -- Wife -- Momma -- Teacher -- Homeschool -- Ministry -- Photographer --
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
Specialty, Math, Geometry, Religion, Classroom Management, Character Education, Problem Solving, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Valentine's Day, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning