Our student teacher from The University of Tampa begins her time with us starting this Wednesday and we are ALL so excited to have her. Ms. Ferguson will be with us through May, helping support the academic success of each of our students. Here is a little about her:
Greetings Mr. Catania’s Fifth Grade Students and Parents,
2015 is quickly getting underway and so are my plans of meeting you soon.
I am Courtney Ferguson and I will be interning in Mr. Catania’s class from mid
January until early May. This is my final internship before becoming a fully certified
teacher and having a classroom of my very own. I am originally from New Jersey,
but have fallen in love with the Tampa Bay area and have plans of staying here after
graduation. The University of Tampa struck me as the perfect school because of its
great connections with the Tampa Bay community, their wonderful Education
Department, and who wouldn’t be impressed by palm trees on campus! I love to
spend my time running down Bay Shore Boulevard and exploring the stunning local
beaches. As far as my teaching style, I am a proponent of hands on activities and
getting children out of their seats to do their work. I believe group interaction and
communication is very successful. Every student learns differently, and I am excited
to learn each student’s style. I was inspired to become a teacher because of the love
and passion my teachers displayed on a daily basis. I continuously saw their
compassion and interest in the success of each of their students. When I shared my
interest in becoming a teacher with several of my past teachers, they encouraged me
and made me feel confident that my qualities would be a positive addition to the
teaching community. I am extremely excited and grateful to be spending the next
several months at Gorrie Elementary working with Mr. Catania, his students, and
their parents.
Loyally,
Courtney Ferguson
