My number one goal at the end of the first day is not that they know the rules and consequences. It's that they are excited to be a part of the class. That they run home to their parents and say, "Oh my gosh. I have the best teacher. I have this awesome class!"
IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!
MICHAEL LINSIN
My name is Michele Goldstein and I reside in Parkland. I have lived in Florida for the past 31 years. I was born in South Africa, but moved to Pittsburgh at the age of ten years. I received my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Syracuse University in New York (One of the reasons why I moved to a warm climate). My Masters of Education in Reading and Special Education was attained from The University of Pittsburgh. I am also Gifted certified and Reading endorsed.
This is my 30th year teaching (I actually cannot believe that!) and I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade and K/1 Multiage. I have two children, Marissa (27 years) and Zachary (23Years). I love animals (especially ones from a rescue league) and have three loveable cats, Penni, Audrey & Simon and two adorable bunnies, Cassie and Sangiovese. My parents live in Boca Raton and are a very important part of my life. I have a younger sister who lives in Boca Raton and a younger brother who lives in California.
After 30 years of teaching, I still believe strongly in the statement, "I teach the child, not the curriculum." Every classroom in Florida (and most of the U.S.) must teach the same standards. However, each teacher's delivery method may look a little different. I teach the students according to their needs, which means that the instruction is differentiated. Every child is unique and enters the classroom at a different academic level. In order for each child to benefit from a program, there needs to be a variety of strategies implemented in the classroom. I believe that children learn in their own unique way and I plan opportunities for them to develop and follow their own style.
When I am not exploring teacher ideas on the Internet, I enjoy relaxing on the beach, reading and shopping.
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