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Name: Irene Kay |
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Role: Grade 5-6 Teacher |
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Contact:
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Credentials:
M.A. in Education.
8+ years in education. |
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Teaching, for me, is not so much a profession as a way
of life. To see the light of understanding come on, to
be a helping hand to another life wanderer, to make a
difference and do it creatively are things that bring me
great joy. Working at a Christian school adds even
deeper dimensions and purpose to the art of teaching. At
Spokane Junior Academy I am freely able to share my love
and passion for God and a life wrapped in and directed
by Him. Every moment in the classroom brings
opportunities to be a model (even an imperfect one) of a
God-centered life. |
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I
understand.
This small phrase is the foundation of my teaching
approach. Each child is unique and learns in his/her
special way. My goal is to uncover the gifts and talents
God has given to each child and to tap into those gifts
to encourage learning. |
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Although paper/pencil activities have their place in my
classroom, experiential learning is the goal. Learning
that takes place through Christian service, team work,
student interaction, experiments and other methods of
doing, touch at the heart and soul of long-term
remembering. |
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Academic learning needs to be firmly integrated with
learning for eternity. Christian values and lifelong
principles are interwoven through every activity;
honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, patience,
responsibility and respect for others are just a few of
the skills emphasized on a daily basis. |
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Personal Information |
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Was raised in Manitoba, Canada by parents who had
immigrated from Europe.
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Attended Southern Adventist University where I met
my husband.
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Moved, lived and traveled around the world with my
military and diplomat husband.
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We have three sons and one daughter; all grown. The
youngest two are students at Walla Walla University
and Andrews University.
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Fluent in English and German and can converse in
French.
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Professional Information |
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Graduated from the University of Texas in San
Antonio with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and
an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.
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Graduated from the University of Phoenix with an MA
in Education Curriculum and Instruction.
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Have taught Writing and English as a second language
to both children and adults.
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Have taught for eight years in a self-contained
classroom, mainly grades 3, 4 or 5.
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