In 2022, I readily embraced a new challenge as the Learning Support Specialist. After more than 20 years as the first grade teacher here at OLG I knew it was time to GROW. In this role I get to model a growth mindset and share with our students the amazing gift of a BUBBLE GUM BRAIN.
What is a Bubble Gum Brain you may ask? I invite you to click on the link above and learn more. In a nutshell, the idea of a “Bubble Gum Brain” comes from a kids’ book by Julia Cook, titled “Bubble Gum Brain”. In the story, she presents two types of brain: the bubble gum one and the brick brain. The Bubble Gum Brain is the one that likes to chew on its thoughts, flex, bend, stretch and expand the way it thinks! It also makes great mistakes that help it learn. This creative story teaches children (and adults) the valuable lesson that “becoming is better than being,” which can open the door to a whole new world of possibilities! This is precisely the mindset I am always so excited to share with our students as I, continuously, keep “stretching” my brain and learning and drawing inspiration from my peers, students, and the families.
In my role I wear many hats: interventionist, academic referral and support coordinator, GRACE leader, teacher mentor lead, math specialist, and kindergarten religion teacher. No matter the hat I don, the core of what I seek to do is reflect the unique gifts of each person I encounter and to help them grow and share their gifts with the world!
I am delighted to be in a role that allows me to provide support to students, families and staff and work in meeting the diverse learning needs of our community.
Here’s to another great year at OLG!
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for us!
