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Ms. Courtney Schirmer     Preservice Teacher at Elmhurst College
  190 Prospect Ave
    Elmhurst, IL 60126

Students are all unique individuals and they all bring something special into the classroom.  It is my job as a

teacher to make sure that every student feels that they contribute to the climate of the classroom.  It is my job to

figure out what their special qualities are and help that child use it to their advantage.  I believe that it is

important for children to have hands-on experiences.  Children learn and remember better when the experience

happens with them, instead of just taking notes from a lecture.  Therefore, I also believe in Howard Gardner's

theory.  It is important to reach all aspects of learner and everyone learns differently.  Teachers should be role

models for their students.  In several circumstances, teachers are with the children more than the parents are.

 Therefore, it is important to instill good values and provide a good example for the students to follow.  I feel that

it is important to be passionate about what I am teaching.  Enthusiasm rubs off on people.  This passion and

enthusiasm will influence the lives of my students and my hope is that it rubs off on them.

These are some of my favorite websites!!!

100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
Miss Maggie's Website
Lesson Planz.com
ABC Teach
Teacher Created Materials
Children's Book List - Disabilities