User talk:Dkirs003

Welcome to Wikibooks, Dkirs003!

Hi Danielle! First off, I was drawn to your page because of the adorable picture of your dog. I also have a dachshund, named Rudi, whom I adore and I think it is absolutely amazing that you were able to rescue your two dogs. I have also lived in Newport News my entire life and like you, hope to one day move on to a new place where ever that may be. I totally agree with your philosophy too. I agree with the whole idea that not only academic skills be taught to a child, but life skills as well. You also made a wonderful point about challenging your students, so that in return they can learn from their mistakes. I believe that is very valuable in helping an individual becoming a better person. I believe you have some wonderful ideas and come across as being a person who would really care about their students. I wish you all the luck in all your future endeavors. I know you will make a wonderful teacher! Awade006 (talk) 20:27, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi Danielle! I'm Shelby and the picture of your dog is so cute. I have two family type dogs at home. I totally agree with your teaching philosphy. It is probally one of the reasons I wanted to become a teacher and now even move up further in the education field eventually. When I decided I wanted to go into the education field, I wanted to be that teacher that either planted the seed of hunger for knowledge, or helped to foster it. I had teachers who would not give up on me and would challenge me in elementary school. I remember my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Simpson, sending me to the office to spend the day with the principal because I did not do my homework. A lot of my elementary school teachers challenged me and even planted that seed of hunger for knowledge. :)Sblai007 (talk) 08:11, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi! I also AGREE with what you said about elementary being the most important grade. I feel students are highly impacted by the education they recieve in elementary school. I can probably remember everything in elementary school. From the good to the bad...and I think it prepared me the most!Cwill122 (talk) 21:38, 12 September 2008 (UTC)