|
My name is Alicia Lochridge. I was born and raised in Las
Vegas, Nevada. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English from UNLV. In
the summer of 2005, I earned my Masters of Science in Elementary
Education from Nova Southeastern University. In 2009, I obtained my
Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Nova
Southeastern University. Prior to teaching with the Clark County
School District, I taught composition at UNLV and CCSN as a graduate
student. I have been teaching with CCSD since 2003. During this time,
I have taught third, second, and first grade.
Out of all my teaching experience, I have truly enjoyed first grade.
This is a pivotal point in a child’s life. It is during this time that
children build a strong foundation and a love for learning that
provides support for the rest of their educational careers.
I
truly enjoy teaching and watching students come alive with
knowledge. I am thankful to have found a career that is challenging,
enriching, and able to affect the lives of others.
It
is my philosophy that in order to be an effective teacher, one must be
able to empathize and adapt to students’ needs. An effective teacher
must view students as individuals with interests and styles unique to
their lives. I feel that children learn best with a variety of
strategies and approaches. Teachers should endeavor to continue
learning themselves. This ensures that classrooms are informed,
accurate, and well-prepared.
|
