My Philosophy


I believe it is important to create a community where all learners feel safe, respected and have a sense of belonging. It is important to focus equally on the social, emotional and academic needs of students. I strive to meet children where they're at by differentiating instruction, choosing developmentally appropriate activities and providing a balance between teacher-directed and self-directed learning. I value play, the arts, movement, creativity and laughter as important and meaningful parts of the learning process for children.



Monday, February 18, 2013

Survey from Tim Guiterman-FIrefly Parent

Brief Survey On After School Program Needs For K-5 Students In Shelburne

For parents of kids in K-5, you know how challenging it can be to find adequate care for your kids after school. Currently, the only program offered at SCS is at capacity, so if your child(ren) is not in there already, you often have to assemble a patchwork of options just so you can work a full day.
I'm working to start a new after-school program in Shelburne, with a focus on physical activity, mostly aimed at kids from SCS but of course open to others in Shelburne schools. I often hear there's a lot of interest, and others need this too, but its very anecdotal. Help me out by completing this short (10-question), anonymous survey. It should only take a fewminutes of your time, and we'll use the responses to help build a new program, and to solicit support from the school, community and other interested parties (e.g., to apply for grants, etc.).
So if your puzzled by the quagmire of trying to balance the need to work with the need to be home with your kids after school (or on breaks, summer, etc...) take the survey! If there's interest in a before-school program, too, put that in the comments section! The survey is anonymous, but if you are interested in helping out or being more actively involved, submit your email on the last question, and we'll be in touch. Thanks in advance for your time! Take the survey here:

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