Kristin Panzarella

Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Each time I enter a classroom setting, I learn a little bit more about the teacher that I wish and hope to become. My philosophy

as a preservice teacher is still changing because of everything that I am still learning. However, I do believe that, as teachers,

we have the ability to make every student succeed. Every child has the right to learn, and it is our job to make sure that each

individual is provided with a quality education. Every student enters the room with different talents and abilities, and we need to

tap into them and use them to each student's advantage. As an elementary school teacher, I hope to serve as a role model and

examplar to my students. If I am excited about learning, the students will be excited, too. I hope to provide a classroom

setting that is fun to be in and at the same time, promotes learning; I hope to become an advocate for my students because in

some cases, the teacher is the only advocate a child may have; I hope to provide my students with many hands-on and

authentic experiences so that learning is memorable and meaningful; I hope to build a community of learners.

Here are a few of my favorite sites!

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