I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year! I have been in the field of education for almost 30 years! I am an East Carolina University graduate with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and I have my K-12 Reading Certification as well.
I am a mother of two children. My son, Justin is 28 years old. He is a graduate of NC State University (Go Pack). My daughter, Allyson is 24 and graduated from UNC Wilmington.
I absolutely LOVE what I do. Teaching is my passion and I cannot express enough just how much I enjoy my time in the classroom. What better job could there be? I get to take part in shaping our future and helping our youth become a successful part of our community. It is my belief that every child can succeed and your child will hear this often!
The students I teach, are not just students to me; I consider them MY KIDS. Their journey, not only in school, but in life are incredibly important to me.. Teaching them what's out there in our world, helping them see all the possibilities, and having them set goals, even at the young age of 6 & 7, helps fosters their creativity and desire to achieve.. This is what's important to me.... I want them to know that they CAN do and be ANYTHING!
For me, knowing that I played a part in each child's life that I have been so fortunate to teach, makes me tremendously proud. It's their journeys along with my own two children that have helped shape who I am as a person and as a teacher.
My own 2 children are grown, and one day, your baby will be too; crossing that high school stage as the Class of 2035. On that day you will experience an enormous sense of pride at ALL your child has done and accomplished and hopefully, you will remember his/her time at WSES and each teacher that helped encourage your child and foster their beliefs that anything is possible!
We are going to have a great year! Our time together will be full of learning & laughter as we share in an amazing and unique journey! So, buckle up and enjoy every moment of this ride!
Ms. Gower Fun Facts:
I have 1 dog named Jack! He joined our family in a year ago. He is super playful and especially loves to play ball. He also has the best expressions.
I enjoy reading and especially like to write stories.
Love, love, love music (especially the oldies- even though I'm not that old, lol).
Beach, Pool, Mountains... Anywhere Outside- YES please! I love to travel and get excited to learn about new cultures and bring what I've learned back to my classroom. My last BIG trip was to Italy with my daughter, but my most memorable one was an educational trip to China three years ago. I was awarded the Borchardt Award which allowed me to travel with 34 other educators to learn about their culture, environment, and schooling.
My favorite color is RED!!
I am a technology fanatic. I love to learn and implement new technology in the classroom
I hope you enjoyed learning a little about me! I cannot wait to learn more about you and your family!