My Teaching Philosophy

By: Ms. Karissa Loewe

Dear Parents,

From a young age, I knew I was going to dedicate my life to learning and teaching. I have always wanted to be a teacher. Well, truthfully, a mermaid, briefly a veterinarian, and then settled on a teacher by 3rd grade and never ever swayed. Sometimes I think about what I'd be doing if I hadn't determined my career path at 8 years old. I can't imagine being anything else, how did my younger self know how much I would LOVE this job! As my career path has progressed, I've realized that there’s nothing that I love more than sharing my knowledge with others. And I have now been blessed with sharing it with your child! 

I believe that each child, no matter what race, size, ability or disability is gifted, talented, and uniquely special and can achieve the same common goal of learning. I see learning not only as aiding children to retain basic facts, but also teaching them how to be a kind, responsible, and driven human being. I will also encourage the students to foster relationships with one another to contribute to our classroom environment. I acknowledge the difficulties my students will face both academically and behaviorally, inside and outside of the classroom. I am determined to make their learning experience as rewarding for them as possible. Additionally, I believe that a key element in my teaching is building relationships, not only with the students, but also with their parents. The parents are a gateway to not only sharing their child’s achievements, but a window for getting to know my students better through the one’s whom know them best. This will help me create specific personal goals for each student, and the whole class collectively on a broader spectrum. I promise to do my best to uphold my teaching philosophy and beliefs as I strive for excellence in my teaching.

I'm looking forward to a great year! 

Thank you for the opportunity to teach your child, 

Ms. Loewe