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Amy Delashmit
Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Georgia State University
Certificate in teaching English as a second language, Georgia State University
Delashmit taught at The Museum School in 2010-2011 and has experience teaching pre-K through high school as a student teacher at Oakhurst Elementary in Decatur as well as overseas in Mexico at Benemérita Escuela Normal in the city of Xalapa.
A personal note: My family consists of my wonderful husband, Michael, two cats and one dog. We love volunteering in the community, biking, running and hiking.
Teaching philosophy: My mission is to bond students’ community, home and school in order to encourage and aid students to succeed in an academic setting as well as in the real world. I believe that when children are involved in their community and are encouraged and able to make connections, it helps to foster critical thinking and create lifelong learners.
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/themuseumschool.org/mrs-d-s-kindergarten-class/
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Jenny Di Meo
First-grade Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education, Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis.
Di Meo has seven years of experience teaching first, second, third and fifth grades, including one year at The Museum School. Her teaching career has included positions in Wisconsin, Illinois and Georgia, including Sagamore Hills in DeKalb County and Amana Academy Charter School in Alpharetta.
A personal note: In my free time, you will often find me outside biking or hiking with my husband Nick and our German Shepherd, Dakota. I also love to cook, garden and read.
Teaching philosophy: I truly believe students learn best though real-life, hands-on experiences, and I encourage the learning process of questioning, discovery and self-reflection in my classroom. Promoting creativity, effective communication and problem-solving is a part of my daily classroom routine and lessons.
Website: http://mrsdimeosclass.weebly.com/
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Lillian Galicia
Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, Georgia State University
* ESOL and Math Endorsements
In addition to her year at The Museum School, Galicia has one year of experience teaching kindergarten in Gwinnett County and two years of pre-service experience teaching in grades Pre-K through seventh grade. She also has experience through an ESOL practicum in Chengdu, China.
A personal note: I speak Spanish fluently and study vocal and guitar.
Teaching philosophy: I believe that all students are individuals and that they have different styles of learning, personal experiences, interests and needs. I believe an integral part of my job is to guide students in their learning through meaningful and effective instruction that is developed with these differences in mind to ultimately lead to student success.
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/themuseumschool.org/ms-galicia-s-k-classroom/
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Emily Gardner
Third-grade Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, Wittenberg University
Master of Science in Education with a focus in elementary reading and literacy, Walden University
Gardner taught elementary school for 10 years in south Fulton County, including three years working with gifted students, and taught third grade at The Museum School in 2010-2011.
A personal note: I am married and have a young son. I enjoy traveling with my family, reading and watching soccer. I also have two spoiled cats.
Teaching philosophy: I believe in hands-on learning and developing life-long learners. I want my students to learn through discovery and truly see the application for what they are learning. I strongly believe in the value of literature and creativity in the classroom. I also believe in educating the whole student and enhancing their character as well as their intellect.
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Ginger Holland
Second-grade Teacher
Education:
Master of Education in Administration and Educational Policy, University of Georgia
Bachelor of Sciencein Elementary Education, Winthrop University
Holland is in her seventh year of teaching and has taught elementary school in St. Matthews, S.C. and in Tucker, Ga.
A personal note: I am originally from Myrtle Beach, S.C. and moved to the Atlanta area when my husband and I were married. My husband and I have two adorable cats and are the proud aunt and uncle to eleven nieces and nephews. In my free time I enjoy reading (preferably on the beach), running, and shopping!
Teaching philosophy: As former President Bill Clinton once said, "Every child needs--and deserves--dedicated, outstanding teachers, who know their subject matter, are effectively trained, and know how to teach to high standards and to make learning come alive for students." I strive to create a strong community of learning through student interaction, investigation, and collaboration. It is my belief that students learn by doing, and when students are afforded the opportunity to participate actively in their own learning, they become engaged and make deeper and more meaningful connections. I work to foster an environment where high expectations merge with a positive environment to help students learn and grow.
Website: http://mrsgingerholland2ndgradetms.weebly.com
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Kelli Love
Second-grade Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Naropa University
Master of Arts in Elementary Education, University of Phoenix
Love is beginning her sixth year of teaching and taught second grade at The Museum School in 2010-2011. Her previous experience includes teaching first and second grades in Gwinnett County.
A personal note: In my free time, you will find me traveling. This summer I went to India and Holland! I also teach yoga.
Teaching philosophy: The most important thing about teaching for me is getting to know my individual students, especially their personal interests so that I can use the things they love as a stepping stone for making decisions in my teaching.
Website: http://www.msloves2ndgradeclassroom.com
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Jen Pomfret
Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bloomsburg, University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, State University of West Georgia
*Reading Endorsement
Specialist Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Georgia State University
* Instructional Supervision Endorsement
*Teacher support Specialist Endorsement
Pomfret has taught for 13 years, including the 2010-2011 year at The Museum school, teaching fourth grade in New Mexico and third grade and kindergarten at Stockbridge Elementary School in Henry County, Ga.
A personal note: I live in Decatur with my husband Jim and our crew: Maya (7), Hannah (5) and Jake (10 months) and of course our dog, Charlie. I love the beach, reading and being with my friends and family.
Teaching philosophy: As I teach, I love to build and guide a love of learning. In our classroom, some things you may see are hands-on exploring, workshop, math, writing and reading throughout the day, manipulatives, play and happy students having fun with their learning!
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/themuseumschool.org/mrspomfretkclassroom/
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Kerrie Rich
Fourth-grade Teacher
Education:
Bachelor's in Early Education at Buffalo State University
Master's in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction from Walden University
Rich has 11 years experience teaching third and fourth grades in South Fulton County schools.
A personal note: In my spare time I like to read (Harry Potter is a personal favorite), dance and try new, Atlanta restaurants. I love to travel, especially to Jamaica, but any tropical beach will do.
Teaching philosophy: I believe in teaching the whole child: academics, socialization, character education and conflict resolution. I try to make everything relate to a real world experience in order to connect the student to their learning and make learning more exciting. If students can see that what they are doing makes a difference in the world, they will become more interested in learning and doing, which makes our community a better place.
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Amy Rodriguez
First-grade Teacher
Education:
Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education PreK-5th with an ESL Endorsement
In the process of completing a Master's degree in School Counseling
Rodriguez has six years of experience teaching first grade and one year teaching second grade, all in Gwinnett County.
A personal note: I have 2 boys. Caleb just started Kindergarten here at The Museum School and Matthew is 2 years old. My husband Chris and I have been married for 7 years. I love to decorate my house (IKEA is my favorite store!), spend time with my family, and spend a lot of my spare time volunteering for my church.
Teaching philosophy: In teaching, my overarching goal is to develop a student-centered, active, and stimulating environment. I want my students to actively participate, rather than passively learn. I believe that higher learning is best practiced in an active classroom. My students are encouraged daily and provided with a positive environment that instills an intense love for life-long learning. Every student is successful! Ultimately my goal as a teacher is to educate, motivate, and inspire all my students to be lifelong learners.
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/themuseumschool.org/mrs-rodriguez-s-1st-grade-classroom/
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Angie Rosenberg
First-grade Teacher
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Emory University
Master of Education in Elementary Education from Georgia State University
Rosenberg is entering her eighth year teaching the first grade. Prior to joining The Museum School for the 2010-2011 year, she taught for six years at Brockett Elementary in Dekalb County.
A personal note: I am a big baseball (New York Mets!) fan and I like to complete marathons and triathlons in my spare time.
Teaching philosophy: When thinking about my philosophy of teacher, I am drawn to three quotes that I heard and/or read during my first few years of teaching. (1) "The garments we weave today are the wardrobe of our future." (2) "Filled with uncertainty, I took the job anyway and in a matter of days I had a classroom of my own. I've been trying to become a teacher ever since." (3) "Sometimes that's what being a teacher is: Knowing when to crumple up your plans, get out of the way, and give the kids room to learn." These three quotes illustrate three important aspects of my teaching: The importance and purpose of my job: to educate the future of our country. The importance of being a lifelong learner, which is something I strive for as well as something that I hope to instill in my children. Finally, the importance of thinking outside of the box.
Website: http://teacherweb.com/GA/TheMuseumSchool/MsRosenberg/
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