Mrs. Haufle - KBDear Families,
I am very excited to be a part of your child's educational journey. Kindergarten is an important first step in becoming a life-long learner, and I look forward to guiding your child along the way. I believe that all children can learn and should have access to an education that is powerful and fulfills their needs as learners, children, and individuals. I believe that the purpose of education is to enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and language development of all children while fostering a positive self-concept and a love for learning. Children learn most effectively through hands-on activities. Therefore, I engage children in activities with concrete objects and encourage them to work cooperatively to explore and experiment in a safe, supportive environment. My goal as an educator is to nurture the unique abilities and qualities of all children. Children do not all learn in the same manner. Instead, children have several distinct learning styles. Therefore, my role is to accommodate these different learning styles by implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that can be individualized to each student and builds upon stronger skills while strengthening weaker ones. In addition, I strive to promote a sense of autonomy and competence within all children as they learn and grow. This is my thirteenth year teaching at Culver School. During those years, I have spent nine years teaching kindergarten as well as four years in second grade. I graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition, I achieved a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Leadership from St. Xavier University. I have a two year old daughter, Elin, who keeps me very busy at home. I also enjoy reading, listening to music, and cheering on my favorite sports teams. We have a very exciting year ahead of us, and I believe parent involvement is very beneficial to children’s learning. My goal is to work together with you to help your child grow and develop in all areas. We are a team! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please let me know. You may reach me at 847-966-9280 Ext. 1138 or via email at [email protected]. I will respond to all phone calls and emails in a timely manner. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Kelly Haufle |