Welcome to first grade!
My name is Tonia Westrich and I am honored to be your child’s first grade teacher. I live in Bonduel with my husband and three children. I have been teaching in the Bonduel School District for 11 years. All 11 years have been at the first grade level. I am looking forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year. My goal is to make your child’s learning experience a truly positive one. |
My Educational Philosophy
I believe in a learning environment where students feel comfortable, and expectations and rules are consistent and clear. It is important to me that students feel safe and comfortable enough to ask questions and be themselves. I also believe that all children can and will learn. Children learn through many different learning styles, and it is very important to me that I teach using many different methods to reach all children. I let children know that I want them to do their PERSONAL BEST! Celebrating success (big or small) along the way as a community of learners is something that is very important to me. Not only do students learn as individuals, but students also work and learn together, making the most out of their day. We are a team in Room 108! Teams work together, and...
Together Everyone Achieves More!
I believe in a learning environment where students feel comfortable, and expectations and rules are consistent and clear. It is important to me that students feel safe and comfortable enough to ask questions and be themselves. I also believe that all children can and will learn. Children learn through many different learning styles, and it is very important to me that I teach using many different methods to reach all children. I let children know that I want them to do their PERSONAL BEST! Celebrating success (big or small) along the way as a community of learners is something that is very important to me. Not only do students learn as individuals, but students also work and learn together, making the most out of their day. We are a team in Room 108! Teams work together, and...
Together Everyone Achieves More!
Sometimes what we call "failure" is really just that necessary struggle called learning.