User:Dkirs003

All About Me
Hey everyone! My name is Danielle Kirsch and I am a junior in the Interedisiplinary Studies: Teacher Concentration Program for Pre-K through the sixth grade. I am excited to become a teacher because a teacher has the amazing opportunity to motivate and inspire students to fulfill their dreams and goals in life.I have always loved children and wanted to find a career that would help young individuals in ways that will help guide them to the right path for success and happiness. I believe that a good education can help instill children a sense of confidence and maturity that is needed to help them in making a difference in this world we live in.

I have lived in Newport News all my life, although I am hoping one day to live somewhere different! I am hoping to live in an area that is not as humid! I attended Dutrow Elemenatary School, Passage Middle School, and graduated from Warwick High School in 2006. I currently live with my family; which includes both my parents, two younger brothers, and two precious dachshunds- Milo and Zac- we were lucky enough rescue. I currently work at Trader Joe's- an amazing grocery store if I say so myself- where I do a little bit of everything.For fun I like to spend time with my friends, go see a movie, listen to music, and, if I can find the time, go to the gym.

Education Philosophy
I believe it is important for an Elementary school teacher to help build a good, solid foundation of both academic and life skills for their students. It greatly impacts the student's performance in middle and high school, as well as college. I also believe that it is the responsiblity of the teacher to consistenty challenge his or her students to their highest ability because it will eventually teach them to take chances in life without having the fear of failure. Hence, you can always learn from your mistakes.

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll stand among the stars." - Anonymous