Hello my name is Amanda Walley and I am a first grade teacher at River Oaks Academy. I have been a teacher with CMS for the past ten years. I have been at Rivers Oaks since it opened.
Although I am from Stanley, I moved to Fairbanks, Alaska after I graduated High School. In Fairbanks, I attended University of Alaska-Fairbanks. I then transferred to University of Montana @ Western in Dillon, Montana where I graduated Cum Laude. I have an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
I love teaching first grade because it is a very important year in your child’s school career. First grade is a time to experience important transitions and acquire new skills. During the year your child will learn how to read, write stories, add, subtract, and so much more. I hope to instill a love of learning that will last.
As a mother, I am well aware of your desire for the best possible education your child can receive. So, I strongly encourage parental involvement at home and in the classroom. Since parents are their child’s first teacher, you know your child best so I will rely on your input to get to know your child better.
I believe that all children learn in different ways. By sharing with me information about your child's personality, study habits, likes and dislikes we can work together to contribute to his/her aquiring new knowledge and improving academic skills.
Philosophy of Education
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