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: