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ABOUT OUR TEACHER TOM…

Finding His Way To EBNS:

Teacher ● Father ● Traveler ● Nurturer ● Farmer ● Learner

Educational Experiences:

Early Childhood Education at SUNY Geneseo ● Kindergarten Teacher at Cobblestone School ● Art Teacher in the Rochester City School District

Educational Philosophy:

• • Child-Centered, experiential education

• • engage kids and prepare them for future learning.

• • Play! Wonder! Nurture! Fairytales, songs and games are used to open minds and hearts.

• Learning and life are seasonal and rhythmic. Varying play by the season and by the day is purposeful and allows children to learn actively.

Hopes Within the Classroom:

• • Every child should feel important and understand that their feelings matter.

• • Children will come together respecting and caring for one another so they will grow to function as healthy adults with an appreciation for community.

• When friends are sad, hurt or feeling left out, they talk about how it is important that everyone feel included and safe, with their bodies as well as their hearts.

• • Children will be encouraged to notice each other and to let each other know when something is not right or if someone is hurting.

• Embracing the joy of teaching, learning and community!

“What could be more magical than watching children grow?” – Teacher Tom

Watch the video below to learn more from Tom about his journey as teacher: