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Meet our Student Teachers!
Hello Summit Street Community!
My name is Madeline Meyer and I am a senior Elementary Education major at the University of Vermont. I am from Deep River, Connecticut where I live with my mom Carol, my younger brother Aiden and my new puppy Navy. I love to go to the beach, craft, and travel. Last year I had the opportunity to study abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland at Stranmillis University and travel around other European countries. In Belfast, I worked with an organization called Aspire, whose goal is to close the educational attainment gap within schools. I am so excited to be student teaching full-time in Mrs. Jeanne Cole’s Kindergarten class.
See you in the halls,
Ms. Meyer
My name is Georgia Berry and I am a senior Elementary Education major at the University of Vermont with a minor in Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. I will be student teaching full-time in Mrs. Jacob’s first grade classroom this semester and I am really looking forward to it! I am from Sudbury, Massachusetts and I have two cats named Shadow and Chickpea (who we call Bean). Outside of school I can be found reading, hiking, finishing a puzzle, or traveling! Since highschool, I have worked in several different elementary school classrooms in Vermont and Massachusetts. Last year, I studied abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland and worked with Aspire, an organization who supported students in afterschool programs around the city. It was an incredible experience that gave me another perspective on education. To finish off my college experience, I will be with you all at Summit Street!
Excited to meet you all,Ms. Berry
Hi Summit Community,
My name is Harper Mead (Ms. Mead) and I am student teaching in Rachel Manz's second grade classroom. I am originally from Hinesburg, Vermont and I am now a senior at UVM. I am majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Special Education. I love to cook, I am a dog person, and a huge Boston Celtics fan. As I am approaching graduation, it is my ultimate goal to work in a school as a classroom teacher or special educator. I am very excited to work with and learn from everyone during this special opportunity.
See you around,
Ms. Mead
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This Month's Social Justice Book
In February, 2023, each class will be reading:
This is How We Do It
by Matt Lamothe
“In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them.
This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.”
Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs
Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences
Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe
Social Justice Standard:
DIVERSITY #10: “I find it interesting that groups of people believe different things and live their daily lives in different ways.”
Activity: - Put a dot sticker on the world map for one place you would like to visit some day. Why do you want to go there? What do you think it is like to live there?
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