Wayland Academy of Framingham

Jennifer Pack is Wayland Academy's 3rd and 4th grade teacher.  She has
been at Wayland Academy since 1994.

My
philosophy regarding education centers around the student, thus I choose
to convey it through a "child's perspective".

    I look forward to walking through the door of my classroom every
morning.  I am greeted warmly by my teacher with a personal comment.  As
I look around our classroom, I am welcomed by our central group area
surrounded by a vast classroom library, small clusters of desks, a
colorful display of visual text, aids, and our current work.  All of the
materials, resources, and supplies are clearly visible and accessible
for my use.

     As a student in this classroom, I feel ownership, empowerment, and
choice in my learning.  I feel supported and respected among my
classmates.  I am recognized with fairness, encouragement, and
constructive feedback.  We work together to make our classroom a calm
and peaceful one that allows us to concentrate on our work and build a
strong community of friends and learners.

     My classmates and I feel comfortable in our learning, regardless of
our different learning styles and abilities.  Each of our styles and
needs are recognized through varied instructional levels, whether
individualized, paired, small group, or whole group activities.  Through
thematic units our teacher integrates the curriculum areas, providing us
with a sense of cohesion for our reading, writing, math, science, and
social studies skills.

As
I prepare to leave for the day, My teacher gives me a friendly goodbye
and tells the class some of the exciting things we can look forward to
tomorrow.  My day has come to an end and I am left with meaningful
experiences and new learning adventures to begin.

     My beliefs concerning education embrace the concept that all
students can learn.  Students will learn at different paces and in
different ways, but they will all learn given an effective teacher.  An
effective teacher is not only an educator, but a student as well.  A
teacher must always be willing to entertain new ideas and take "risks"
in the classroom.  This helps keep education exciting and interesting
for the students.

     Elementary school is a crucial time to lay the foundation for
future academic success.  My mission is to provide my students with a
structured and intellectually stimulating environment where they feel
secure and know their accomplishments are valued.

     I strongly believe that children are our most vital resource and
that every element of their education should offer them the best
possible advantages in order to secure the best possible future.

TO OUR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

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