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I am excited to be at PHSSA because I appreciate the student population and their unique qualities. I desire to contribute to their academic and personal development and help foster student growth. I embrace the importance of collaboration, diversity, and the core values that are all shown at PHSSA. I received my bachelor's degree from Virginia State University. I have been an educator for 6 years. I have worked in different areas of education including 1st grade and Kindergarten. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in integrated learning. This year, I want our students to find confidence in learning, growing, making mistakes, and exploring new academic skills in many different ways. I like to spend my non-instructional time traveling with family and friends.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because it is a magical school where the students and teachers are encouraged to be themselves and learn in the many different ways possible. I received my bachelor's and master’s degrees from VCU. I have been an educator for 8 years. I have worked in different areas of education including This is my 8th year teaching in Richmond Public Schools. I taught at Miles Jones Elementary for the first 7 years of my teaching career. I have taught every grade level from Kindergarten to 5th grade. (I looped from Kindergarten to 5th grade after my first year of teaching Kindergarten!). As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in any areas I think would be helpful in this ever-changing career. This year, I want our students to grow and learn in their own unique ways. I like to spend my non-instructional time hanging with my Golden Retriever and French Bull Dog, reading books (my current goal is 65 books this year!), cooking, baking, and walking!

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I am excited to be at PHSSA because I have been granted the privilege of empowering young learners to achieve their fullest potential, all while collaborating with an incredibly supportive administrative team and colleagues. I received my bachelor's degree from Liberty University. I am currently working on my master’s in education. I have been an educator for 7 years. I have worked in different areas of education including health education in the private sector during my first few years teaching and I am now in my third year in the public school sector. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in collaboration, mentoring, and coaching. This year, I want our students to encourage themselves to embrace their learning journeys, pushing themselves beyond what they believe is achievable, and persevering through the challenges. I like to spend my non-instructional time cooking with my dad, and spending time with my family.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because I've been in love with this school and what we stand for from the moment I walked through the door. I received my bachelor's and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am currently working on raising my sweet babies. I have been an educator for 6 years and I have been a third-grade teacher! As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in reading instruction and incorporating the arts into instruction. This year, I want our students to spend as much time as possible learning from the outdoors. I like to spend my non-instructional time spending time with my family & friends, going to the beach, and eating good food.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because PHSSA feels like home and is a place where students are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. I received my bachelor's and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have been an educator for 4 years. I have worked in different areas of education including 2nd, 4th, and 5th Grade. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in math instruction as a member of the Greater Richmond Council of Teachers of Mathematics. This year, I want our students to explore their many talents and reach their full potential as learners, classmates, and friends. I like to spend my non-instructional time spending time with family, crocheting and baking.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because I love nature and being outdoors! I received my bachelor's and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am currently working on becoming the best teacher I possibly can. I have been an educator for 4 years. I have worked in different areas of education including 6 years of infant, toddler, and preschool childcare at the MCV Child Development Center and 3 years of 4th grade experience at Miles Jones Elementary School. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in mathematics and reading. This year, I want our students to learn more about Virginia's unique and fascinating history, be cognizant and productive citizens, and think critically about important problems. I like to spend my non-instructional time perusing antique stores, hiking, and hanging out with my friends and family.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because this is a great place for teachers to help encourage students to develop and share their talents. I received my bachelor's and master’s degrees from VCU. I am currently working on creating an engaging learning environment for my class. I have been an educator for 25 years. I have worked in different areas of education including Kindergarten through 4th grade and special education. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in mentoring new teachers. This year, I want our students to feel more confident, capable, and cared for every single day! I like to spend my non-instructional time watching New England sports teams, cooking, and spending time with my family.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because I can educate the children in multiple ways and be the example I did not have until my teenage years. I received my bachelor's degree and master’s degrees from Virginia Union University. I am currently working on my business expansion, SPED certification, and my doctoral degree. I have been an educator for 6 years. I have worked in different areas of education including Assistant Director for the NextUp program, counselor for the YMCA, and tutor for Sylvia. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in classroom management and STEM. This year, I want our students to expand their minds and gain the confidence they did not have last year. I like to spend my non-instructional time working out, reading, traveling, and decompressing.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because of the unique and diverse learning experiences provided to our students. I received my bachelor's degree from Norfolk State University. I received my master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. I am currently working on credentials to become an elementary Reading Specialist. I have been an educator for 12 years. I have worked in different areas of education including Instructional assistant for 2nd and 3rd grade, substitute for 1st grade, middle school Instructional assistant in the Autism program for Henrico County, and IA/co-teacher for middle school 7th grade History. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in coaching and collaboration. This year, I want our students to become more confident in their abilities. I like to spend my non-instructional time traveling with my family, doing international ministry, writing books, and baking cheesecakes.

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I am excited to be at PHSSA because I get to invest in the success of our students and help them to become lifelong learners. I received my bachelor's degree from Virginia Union University. I have been an educator for 35 years. I have worked in different areas of education including the Carver Promise mentoring program at Carver Elementary School, the Virginia Union University Upward Bound program, the Richmond Parks and Recreation Afterschool program, Afterschool Tutoring Program at PHSSA, VCU AmeriCorps Tutoring Program, as a substitute for Richmond Public Schools, Teaching Sunday School at Faith Landmark Ministries, and Richmond Public Schools Extended Day Program. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in Special Education as it relates to academic accommodations, modifications, and instructional and behavioral support to enable the student to become more independent. This year, I want our students to learn to set S.M.A.R.T. academic goals and how to meet them. I like to spend my non-instructional time reading, attending cultural events, photography, visiting museums, and spending time with family and friends.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because I love the way students and staff alike, are taught to think way outside the box. I also love the year-round calendar! I have been an educator for 19 years and I am excited to be the PHSSA webmaster. I have worked in different areas of education including being a substitute teacher and being an instructional assistant at J.B. Fisher ES working with students with cochlear implants. I've worked as an Exceptional Education IA in grades PreK-5 at both Fisher and Maymont Preschool. Before joining PHSSA, I worked as a Virtual Liaison with Richmond Virtual Academy. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in anything that helps me to be the best support for my students that I can be. This year, I want our students to thrive in an environment that seeks to understand them and meet them where they are, not where we want them to be. I like to spend my non-instructional time reading, writing, playing games on my Switch, and enjoying time with my family. I also LOVE the beach!

I am excited to be at PHSSA because It feels like the perfect place for "a village to raise a child!" Our sense of community is profound and comforting! I received my bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University. I am currently working on a children's album. I have been an educator for 9 years. I have worked in different areas of education including interim High School Band Director at both Mechanicsville High School (formerly Lee-Davis) and Patrick Henry High School. I have taught private music lessons for 15 years including guitar, ukulele, piano, drums, and percussion. I also teach a world drumming class at various locations in Richmond. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in music. Whether it is professional or not there is always something to learn and share! This year, I want our students to consider themselves musicians. I like to spend my non-instructional time hanging with friends, playing shows, and building community.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because PHSSA is an amazing place to learn and grow. I received my bachelor's degree from Averett College. I received my master’s degree from Old Dominion University. I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have worked in different areas of education including Preschool, Kindergarten, and family literacy. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in ways to increase student excitement in reading and how to use a library. This year, I want our students to become lovers of books and reading. I like to spend my non-instructional time reading, cooking, and going to the theatre.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because there is no other school like PHSSA with so much access to utilize the outdoors for education and adventure activities. I received my bachelor's degree from California State University Fullerton. I am currently working on my master’s degree in Education with an emphasis on Physical Education at George Mason University. I have been an educator for 14 years. I have worked in different areas of education including summer camps at the CSU Fullerton recreation department, high school PE, Head Coach for Women's Track and Field, middle school PE, and AVID as the head all middle school grades girl's basketball coach. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in Physical education, adaptive physical education, and health curriculum. This year, I want our students to have new experiences in fitness, games, and outdoor education. I like to spend my non-instructional time camping, kayaking, hiking, reading, and hanging with my husband and two dogs.

I am excited to be at PHSSA because of the integrated curriculum and environmental park lessons experienced by the students weekly. I received my bachelor's degree from Marshall University. I have been an educator for 16 years. I have worked in different areas of education including a family service specialist with a Head Start Program. I provide individual and small group instruction in math and reading for students in various grade levels. As an educator and lifelong learner, I continue professional development in math and reading. This year, I want our students to strive to be a committed learner and a caring friend. I like to spend my non-instructional time with family, enjoying walks in nature, reading, and traveling.

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