Dear Parents,
Before the year begins, and your child comes home with a long list of required school supplies, allow me to share a little about myself with you. My name is Jenna Lyle and this is my first year of teaching at Riverside Elementary. I graduated from Boise State University with a Masters in Elementary Education. Although I received my degree in the great state of Idaho I originate from the good old south. My parents moved my two sisters and I from South Carolina to Idaho Falls when I was six years old. The move was tough, as change usually is, but it forced me to adjust and everything since then has shaped me into the woman I am today. Your child is going through a similar change. One year older with a new classroom full of people whom he/she may not know, a new teacher and on top of that a whole year of new material. I realize that it can be challenging, but I hope to make the transition from second to third grade as smooth as possible. As for my teaching methods, I thought no better way to explain than through My Personal Mission Statement.
When people feel comfortable in a specific setting their minds are more open and alert to listening and retaining information. Trust within a classroom plays a major role in creating a comfort zone. Meaning that students feel confident enough to suggest and oppose answers and voice personal opinion without the fear of ridicule. The aforementioned trust must not only exist between peers but also between adults’ active in the child’s life as well as within him/herself. Being able to form these types of deeply rooted connections leads to sharing ideas and feeding off of one anothers’ thoughts. This essential support system opens doors to; learning about the individual student, what learning style best fits him/her and being able to cater to his/her needs. After the elements of trust, comfort zones and support systems are established. The attempt to create an overall motivating atmosphere for learning starts; which leads to the never ending circle of learning and growing through; creativity, imagination and innovation.
Well, there you have it. Now that you know where I come from, who I am, and what I plan to accomplish, I would love to get to know more about you and your child. I am available to meet in person, talk on the phone (208) 569-1249, email (JennaML7@live.com) or if needed we could even skype. Please feel free to contact me by any means possible from here on out.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you!
Yours Sincerely,
~Jenna Lyle~
