1st Grade
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Hello, my name is Michelle Reordan! I am incredibly grateful to be a part of a community of teachers at Skyview who honor our students' learning and growth as a whole child.
I am a proud native Arizonan. I am blessed with two amazing boys who are the lights of my life, and constantly keep me on my toes! In my “spare time” I can be found garding, exploring nature with my kids, baking, and reading. I have a wide range of education starting with Equine Science, an AA in Early Childhood education, my BA in Elementary Education, and am working on my Master of Arts in History. When I found myself working here at Skyview School, I felt that I had finally found my home. With 9 years of teaching experience, I joined Skyview first as an aide, completing my student teaching in the 2-3 level. Now I am so happy to be one of the 4-5 teachers. I love witnessing learning through doing. Giving my students an opportunity to respond to material helps them construct their own meanings to learning. I believe my classroom presents a unique community of learners that varies not only in abilities, but also in learning styles. I will show children how to use the tools they already have, to cultivate their own gardens of knowledge in critical thinking. To accomplish this goal, I will teach to the needs of each child so that all learners can feel capable and successful. As a teacher, it is my job to be there to provide pathways for students to explore their own values, meanings, and choices. I believe the work teachers do in the classroom has a deep effect towards students becoming problem solvers and active members of society. |
Adria Matthew
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Hello! My name is Adria (Ms. Adie) and I’m thrilled to be joining the first-grade team this year as an aide! I have a personal connection to Skyview, as both my husband and I attended middle school during the early days. Our kindergartner son now learns and grows here too, so it’s extra meaningful to be a part of the Skyview community! I’ve spent a decade or so in education, and have had the joy and opportunity to be an aide, second-grade teacher, and literacy specialist during those years. I hold a BFA in product design and fine art, and am a certified teacher. Outside of the classroom, I can be found in my studio, where I make small batch clothing from vintage and repurposed textiles, embroider, and guide creative workshops. I also love hiking, reading, hanging out with our dog Bo, and soaking up family time!
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