Erica Hartman                                                                         

Philosophy of Education

            School should be a place where all children have the freedom and opportunity to learn not only traditional subjects, but also to learn about subjects that interest them.  Education should be “hands on.”  Teachers should constantly guide the students in making meaningful, real-life connections.  Most importantly, technology should be infused into the curriculum.  Any job that our students acquire in the future will depend on them to be technologically savvy.

            Lessons should be exciting and inspirational.  Educators must be enthusiastic and dramatic. Today’s children need to be stimulated and excited to learn.  The more exciting and relevant a lesson is, the more successful it will be.

            School should be an environment where children feel safe and comfortable.  It should not be a chore to come to school every morning.  Teachers, faculty, and administration should make every effort to make children feel at ease.   Students need to know that school is a place where caring individuals are present to help them meet their needs.