I am thrilled to be your child's third grade teacher.  I love helping students discover that they are clever, resourceful, and playful students, much like my favorite animal--the otter.  I encourage them to use those character traits in their daily problem-solving.  I am a certified Whole Brain Teacher who uses movement and physical response as part of the learning environment. In our responsive classroom, we begin the day with a Morning Meeting.  During our meetings, we check in with each other, discuss our Positive Behavior Expectations for the week, and engage in a creative thinking or discussion activity.