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I know you know your teachers, but have you ever met……

Mrs. Peters?

This is Mrs. Peters first year teaching at Jouett. She was born here  in Charlottesville, Virginia and moved to Bowling Green Ohio at the age of three. After seven years she moved back to Charlottesville to start 5th grade. “I struggled adjusting and missed the friends I had made back in Ohio.” says Mrs. Peters. “However this move  taught me how to stay connected to people far away.” After having to write letters, and fly in person, Mrs. Peters says there is nothing better than having friends everywhere! She went to college at James Madison University and majored in Education. The past three years she worked at an Elementary School in Staunton, Virginia. She loves hands-on learning and her favorite college classes had “practical components” Mrs. Peters says.

Fun Facts:  Here are some fun questions that lead you to a conclusion about who she is!

Q: What are some of your hobbies?

A: I love to bake, especially cupcakes! I enjoy staying active, whether it be running, playing soccer or trying to keep up with my puppy Gibson.

Q: Where could I find you if you had three spare hours?

          A: At a local coffee house (Mudhouse      Mrs. Peters

is my favorite). I would probably be reading, and her⇨

listening to music, and sipping a delicious puppy Gibson!

cup of coffee!

Q: What is something you can look back on and be proud of?

A: During my graduate year at JMU, I was asked to be a learning strategist for the Office of Disability Services. Being chosen by professors that I respected was an accomplishment in itself. I was nervous to be working with students my age who were struggling to adapt to college social and academic life. I wondered if they would even listen to someone their own age. It ended up being the most rewarding job I have ever had. I helped students with testing taking skills, study skills, and organization. The strategies I learned and taught, I use every day in my teaching.

Mrs. Peters and her husband at Boston Harbor.                                                 

Q: What is your dream? or What do you hope to accomplish before retirement?

A: My dream is to inspire as many students as I can. I want to help them discover who they are and where they would like to be as adults.

Q: What is one thing you want people to remember you for?

A: I want people to remember me for being the teacher who never gave up on a student. Someone who worked very hard to inspire those around her.

Q: What is one thing you would change about yourself or your life if you had to?

A: I wish that I took more risks while I was in college. There were a few activities and clubs that I would have loved to join, but I was too nervous to put myself out there. I would advise everyone to take as much risks as they can. You do not want to look back and wish you had done something.

Q: What is one thing you feel like you have to do everyday to feel like you’ve been to work?

A: A unique aspect of the teacher profession is that your work is  never done, even when you leave to go home. I make a list every morning and try to accomplish as many things as I can. It always feels great crossing tasks off your list.

Q: What are three words you think describe you best? Why?

A: Inquisitive- I enjoy learning about students and how they best take in information. This often involves asking questions so we can get to the bottom of who they are as a learner. I also love learning about interesting and different topics that involve the world around me.

 Patient- I had a lot of difficulty learning new subjects in Middle School. I learned information differently from others. Some of the most influential teachers I had were patient and presented information in a way I understood best. It is important to me to be patient during all students learning process.

Creative- Creativity is what makes teaching fun! I love figuring out what learning strategies work best for individual students. It’s like putting together a puzzle, you have to find the pieces that fit. Creative lessons and activities keep students engaged in learning.

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Ask Lola!

Dear Lola;

Last week in math class I took a test and I got a “D”! A “D”! I studied for 2 hours the night before. When I went to the teacher she said “You need to study more!” I did! Ugh! Lola, what should I do?

Sadly,

All Studied Out

Dear All Studied Out;

I see your problem. Getting a bad grade when you least expected it can ruin your entire day. You obviously tried hard to prepare for this test and took it as seriously as you could. Your studying probably wasn’t the problem. If those two hours went well, then the problem is probably how the class is going. For some tests I barely study, because I already have everything down in my head. The most important thing to do when learning something is to pay full attention during class, so you don’t have that much studying to do last minute. Focus is key. Try to stay seriously involved in the class, even if it’s not interesting. If you don’t understand something, try to describe to the teacher exactly what is troubling you. Then you can get the help you need to feel better secure during class, and you will better understand the test material. Don’t be afraid to speak up! Another problem could be how the test itself went. Even if you paid attention during class and studied like your life was on the line, you could still fail from lack of focus. Sometimes when you’re really worked up about a big test you’re so intimidated and scared you’ll fail that you can’t even concentrate on the material. Though sometimes, you can be so determined you slack. Other problems that could take away your focus is the tension floating through the air. A dead silent room of uneasy kids is actually very distracting. Try to relax the best you can. Just remember that it’s never the end of the world. Try very hard to just to concentrate on the test question. That test is currently the only thing in existence, the only thing you need to worry about. Another distraction is temperature. If you’re too hot or cold, you’re only focusing on getting comfortable, not on the test. Comfort is important. Try to remain in a comfortable position throughout the test, and bring something to wear if you get too cold. By the way, an important thing to always remember when receiving grades: grades never, ever, ever, measure your intelligence.

Math Question of February:

What 5-digit number has the following features:

If you put 1 at the beginning, you get a number that is the same as the number you get if you put the 1 at the end of the number.

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