Sarah:
I have been working with children my whole
adult life. In high school I did work studies at a small elementary
school that also had preschool and kindergarten. I spent most of my time
working with the preschool and kindergarten children. I also helped teach art classes to the upper grades. I went to Western Oregon University and
earned my teaching license as an undergrad. I spent hours volunteering
in many classrooms and had a great year of student teaching in a first grade classroom in rural Oregon. I taught Nature Day camp at the Portland Arboretum for three
summers during university, this was one of the most fun and rewarding jobs. I loved being out of doors with the children all day and I loved that a love of nature and place was being fostered in these young beings. For a few
years in my mid 20's I traveled abroad and did some odd jobs but always
worked part time in an elementary school teaching nature studies and art (two of my great passions). I then went back to school at Portland State
University and got my masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I then taught
preschool, kindergarten, first grade and upper elementary nature studies
at a small school on a farm for several years. Followed by two years working for the YMCA doing before and after school care. Before taking time off to have my children I taught for two years at a
small one room preschool here in Klamath Falls.
I am interested
in Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia educational philosophies and
believe deeply in educating the whole child, head, heart and hands (so
to speak). I also believe that children need to run free and be able to
express themselves creatively. So with the creation of Juncos and
Junipers, a dream and plan a long time in the works, I will be able to
help provide an environment where young children can grow up free and
true to themselves as beautiful, creative and harmonious human beings. I am very excited to start this venture with Amy. I am looking forward to learning and growing as a teacher and a parent. I have so many ideas and dreams that I am excited to share with our students! Let the fun begin!!!!!
