Educational Philosophy
Children as Leaders for Tomorrow
“Education is the most powerful tool; you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela.
Children are not born leaders, even if we like to assume that they are. Children grow into being leaders. Specific decisions they make or that are made on their behalf foster their path to becoming a great leader in their families, communities and society. Children have a major role to play in any community they belong to and they should be given the support to discover what role that is and how to take it on. It is very important for young people to feel like they belong. Because once they feel like they belong, they start to make connections and set down roots. The safety that a sense of belonging provides, is a launching pad for leadership growth and development. Children can start to take control of their lives and the choices they make. Children move on from personal responsibility to inspiring others. Once they get to that stage, they can practice public speaking, exemplary living and responsibility. Once a young person understands that they are part of something bigger than themselves, and in this case, it would be a global community, they have a cause to be not only be a leader but a responsible and just leader. These may sound like very profound things for children to take in, absorb and understand. But in my time as an educator I have discovered that, children are very smart beings that just need some guidance and direction to take off, spread their wings and fly.
Ms. Muumba's Classroom
Hopes and Dreams
1. To do our very best especially when it seems difficult
2. To be kind to one another
3. To treat our grownups and each other with respect
4. To have integrity in whatever we do
5. To have so much fun learning about new things that we didn't know about yesterday.
Power of Voice
Black History Month
Online Learning
Do Your Best
We are all new to this online learning thing. All your teachers and parents are asking is that you just do your best.
Relax
Teachers often have had the responsibility of educating your children. This is your chance to appreciate their work.
One Step at a Time
You know what you are doing, so accept the NEW normal and focus on what you love to do. TEACHING!
Professional History
Past Positions
2022 - Present
Buckingham Browne and Nichols School
Homeroom Educator
Collaborate with co-teacher on instruction, classroom management, curriculum development and parent interaction. Lead Responsive Classroom Morning Meetings. Instruct differentiated guided reading groups as part of a comprehensive reading program. Teach Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Math. Utilize Responsive Classroom Strategies to promote student socioemotional growth.
2020 - 2022
Wheeler School, Providence, RI
Homeroom Educator
Conference with students on daily basis to assess reading progress in decoding, fluency and comprehension. Facilitate whole-class, small group and individual academic and behavioral growth.
2019 - 2020
Buckingham Browne and Nichols School
Graduate Intern
Collaborate with lead teacher on instruction, classroom management, curriculum development and parent interaction. Lead Responsive Classroom Morning Meetings. Instruct differentiated guided reading groups as part of a comprehensive reading program. Teach practicum in reading, writing, social studies and math. Utilize Responsive Classroom Strategies to promote student socioemotional growth.