All+About+Me

Hello, My name is Mrs. Marilyn Stover and this is an introduction of **//who//** I am, **//what//** I believe, **//when//** I decided to become a teacher, **where** I have traveled, **//why//** I will be an effective teacher and finally, **//how//** we will learn and share together.




 * **Who am I ? **
 * I am a family oriented person. My family and I have lived in Broomfield for 11 years. My husband; Kevin and I have been together for 27 years and we are the proud parents of two sons; Michael is 24, and Kameron is 19 years old. They are both living in San Diego, California- working hard and attending college. Another part of our family is our two Boxer dogs named; Isis and Boo. Currently, I work as a Paraprofessional at Betty Adams Elementary in Jeffco School District. I attend Metro State College as a full-time student. I am also involved in The American Legion Ladies Auxillary group. **


 * **What do I believe? **
 * I believe that when I get-up each day, I should be grateful for all that I have. I should reach-out to other people and try to make a connection...if only with a smile or kind word. I believe I need to understand who I am and what I beleive before I can ask others to except my ideas and opinions. I should try to be flexible but know when to say what is not right for me. I believe that one person can make the difference in the life of a child or more....... **


 * **When did I decide to teach? **
 * I have worked with children for over 30 years and have always enjoyed teaching and working with children. Fortunately, I had an opportunity to work for three years at a Charter School teaching American Sign Language. I was also a Leader for The Boy Scouts of America for 16 years while my two sons worked up through the ranks from Elementary School to High School to attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The reason I need to be a teacher...I am good at learning how a student learns best, and then I have learned to be flexible and offer each learning modality whenever possible. **

**I was born in New York, and moved to and grew-up in Ohio. Soon after graduation my husband went into the military, and we began to move around the United States. I have lived in Mississippi, South Carolina and then to Colorado Springs and finally, Broomfield. I have had a chance to visited many of the states in the U.S.A ; including Hawaii. Internationally, I have visited Canada, Mexico, and just recently my husband and I took a trip to The U.K. and visited Scotland and London. ** 
 * **Where have I traveled? **

My Educational Philosophy:  **<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">have a lot of common sense and life experience that will help me become a great teacher. I want to be a respectful and kind teacher that understands students may need me to teach to their individual needs. When I taught at the Charter School, I would get energized with new ideas and each day I thought of how I could explain a topic in a way that was fun but also meaningful. I really believe that I am still young enough to enter the classroom and be a very effective and loving teacher to a group of elementary students. These techniques will help me become stronger in the classroom environment so that I transfer my positive energy to the students so they will know they have a “voice” in the process. Young people teach us not to take ourselves too seriously. “Learn, Laugh, Love and Live!” Together we can build this classroom community by working on having a<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> secure, safe and trusting environment. When we vow to be respectful, responsible and to communicate to the best of our ability, this will help to support and harbor a successful learning environment.
 * <span style="font-size: 80%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">**<span style="font-size: 140%; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Why will I be an Effective Teacher? **
 * <span style="font-size: 80%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">I believe that all students can learn if given the opportunity and have Effective Teachers that uses a combination of teaching techniques. As an Effective Teacher I will be prepared to teach with clear concise and direct explicit instruction. I will use a combination of teaching methods to make sure the lesson is understood by all of my students. My classroom will be equipt with learning and strategy tools. I believe that digital students of today need to have the opportunity to work with and on technologically advanced equipment and they deserve a teacher that can guide and scaffold them while they attempt such amazing tools. **

In conclusion, I think I will be a good teacher because I have good classroom management skills and I know what a safe, respectful and responsible classroom should resemble. **

<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 150%; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"> Here is a Digital Story to explain: "Why you should Hire Me as a Teacher at your School." Instructions to view this exciting digital story: Scroll the mouse over the empty box below and Download this video button will pop-up. Click on it and it will take a few moments to download. Check to see that your volume is at a comfortable level then click the play button on the upper right corner of the small screen. A full screen will appear and when you are ready click the play arrow located on the lower-left corner and then sit back and view the video story I have prepared for you. Afterwards, you and you family will know how I came to work at this wonderful school! Enjoy! media type="file" key="Why You should hire me-StoverPhotoStory1.wmv"