Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year.
My name is Laura Heffernan Trapp (or Ms. H), I graduated from the University of Utah with my K-6 teaching license and an ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement, I also have my technology endorsement. This is my 7th year teaching first grade and my second year here at Woodstock. My teaching philosophy is to create independent, self-driven learners who have a love for learning and reading! I strive to create a strong classroom community where students feel safe to take risks with their learning. Students learn best by doing, we will have countless opportunities to explore concepts using hands-on student centered methods. It is important for students to take ownership of their learning, we will do this by tracking our assessments and reflecting on our learning. In our classroom we will utilize technology to showcase our learning and to reduce paper waste. Ultimately, I want students to walk away from first grade with confidence in their abilities. First grade is such a transitional year, you will not believe the growth that you will see in your child this year! Feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns about your child's education. We are an educational team and I would love your support in all that we do. You can contact me via email, ClassDojo, or phone. I am also happy to schedule meetings before or after school. |