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TEACHER
TAKEAWAYS
“Grandfather Tang’s Story”
and appreciate the story and the
watercolor illustrations, and we use
tangrams to recreate shapes of the
animal characters.
STUDENT
STORY
MSR: What do you think your
students would say about you?
Stamper: I think they would say
that my first and foremost goal is
to encourage them to be creative,
compassionate and goal-driven
students who always try their very
best.
MSR: What makes Crown Point
Elementary School a special
place to teach?
amper
Pamela St
Stamper: Our school is an
excellent community because
we all care. The staff members care
about the students, parents and one
another. We know who we are, we care
about who we will become and we keep
in touch even after our Crown Point
experiences end.
Mia, Fifth
Grader
MSR:
What
do you
love
most
about
Crown
Point and
why?
Mia: I love all the teachers because
they are always there for you, they make
you feel comfortable in your classroom
and when you need help they know.
Also I like going to special classes like
library, computer and art, and afterschool activities like Girls on the Run.
MSR: What activities do you enjoy?
Pamela Stamper teaches first grade
now, but she’s taught every grade
including college courses. Teaching
inspires her every day, and reminds
her that the next generation has
endless possibilities.
MSR: What made you want to become
a teacher?
Stamper: When I was in kindergarten,
I would look up at the teacher and see
her smiling. I thought, “I want to be like
her because she’s always smiling!”
MSR: How do you teach your favorite
lesson?
Stamper: My favorite lesson integrates
math, art and literacy. We read the book
Mia: My favorite activities are
science experiments because I get a
visualization of what I’m working on.
I also enjoy reading because I can
connect with the characters and my
imagination is free. Also, I like working
with a partner in math class.
MSR: What is the best part of the day
and why?
Mia: The morning is the best, when I
do my jobs and go on the CPES news. I
also like lunchtime and physical activity,
when I can spend time with my good
friends, and I like to see my friends on
the bus at dismissal, before I go home
to do my homework.
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