Teacher Credentials

Ms. Anne Bawek - Montessori Young 5 Program/Kindergarten

• B.S. Degree - Central Michigan University - Child Development

• M.A. Degree - Central Michigan University - Elementary Education/Reading Specialist

• 25 years teaching experience

* Michigan Professional Certificate (2004)
* Twelve hours toward Catechetical Certification
* Certified in "Catechist of the Good Shepherd"
* Montessori Certified

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Mrs. Leslie Greer - 1st & 2nd Grades

• AA - Kirtland Community College Elementary Education & Arts in Social Sciences
• AAS - Kirtland Paraprofessional- Education
• B.A. Degree - Spring Arbor University - Elementary Education - Social Studies Major
• 30 Graduate hours - Spring Arbor University - Reading Specialist                                 
• 10 years teaching experience

* Michigan Professional Certificate (2016)
* Catechist
In the First & Second Grade Classroom:

A first and second grade (multiage) classroom is very advantageous for the mentally, physically and emotionally developing student. Our students are given the unique opportunity to learn within their ability. We encourage them to work at their own pace. Each grade is taught the Art of Language (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History and Religion. In each of the major content areas a variety of teaching strategies are used including:

• Writing Workshops
  
• Reading Workshops and Work Stations (Daily 5)
  
• Mathematic Work Stations (Daily 5)
  
• Science Exploration
  
• Social Studies and Historical Hands-on Activities
  
• Religious Scriptures, Prayers and Faith
  

Our classroom is designed to aid in the auditory, visual and tactical learning patterns by which children learn best. We use a variety of technology to enhance learning daily:

• MP3 players, headphones and read a long books (Listening)
  
• Computer/ tablets enhanced spelling, reading, mathematics, socials studies and Science (Visual, Spatial and Technological)
  
• Weekly experiments viewed online with other classrooms; using clays, water, soil and sand (Tactile, Kinesthetic)
  

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Ms. Linda Janetski - 3rd & 4th Grades

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Mrs. Kimberly Smith - 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

• A.A. Degree - Mid Michigan Community College - Elementary Education Emphasis

• B.A. Degree - Saginaw Valley State University - Elementary Education Major - English and Natural Science Minor

• M.A.T. Degree - Saginaw Valley State University - Cognate in Literacy

• 15 years teaching experience

* Michigan Professional Certificate 
* Level 2 Intermediate Catechetical Certification (12+ hours)