Intermediate 4-5
Sandra Maki
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Hello,
The classroom has taken many forms throughout my teaching journey. From the Redwoods to the Ponderosas, from circle tables to straight rows, from English as the first language to English as a foreign language, the one constant has been my passion to inspire awe and wonder, connection and community, growth and discovery. The focus of my undergrad was early adolescent development -- knowledge of the child, the center, and the content of the curriculum, the fuel. My first years were in Santa Monica, California teaching middle school humanities, followed by time in China teaching English and studying Chinese. I also received my Masters in Cross Cultural Communications and TESOL at that time. When I returned back to the States, I swooned at my future husband's silly camp songs (ask Ben about the Short Neck Buzzard) and we found ourselves moving to Prescott to work together in Outdoor Education. Four years and four babies later (all current Skyview students), our family had been established, and it was back to the classroom for three years at other charter schools here in Prescott. For me, Skyview is like coming home, as a teacher to the 4th and 5th grades. I am excited to work with such a vibrant, caring community and be entrusted with the hearts and minds of such a special treasured developmental age. I look forward to the year ahead, come what may, and the songs that will be sung. (I'll even sing the one about the buzzard for you, upon request! |
Michelle Reordan
4th/5th Grade Teacher mreordan@skyview.k12.az.us |
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. |
Jenny Krasin
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Jenny has been a part of Skyview School since 2009. She started out as a work-study student from Prescott College, helping in our Kindergarten. Since then, she has been in many different classrooms and now assists Ms. Maki in 4/5.
Jenny is in the process of finishing up her degree at Yavapai College and hopes to continue working in the education field for years to come. Originally from Wisconsin, she has fallen in love with the Southwest and all it has to offer. When she's not working, Jenny enjoys hiking, ballroom dancing, backpacking, camping, singing, kayaking, and game nights with friends. |
Sharon Eason
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My name is Sharon and I am so excited to be part of the Skyview team. I am a third generation Arizona native and was born and raised in Prescott, graduating from PHS in 1994. I’ve been married to my high-school sweetheart, Dee, since 1994.
I worked in hotel management for many years before having children and I earned a Bachelor in Business Management from Western Governors University in 2010, the same month I had my first child. I quickly realized that being a full-time mother was my passion and happily left the hospitality world for baby-land, adding 3 more kids to our brood over the next 3 years. My four children have been Skyview students since kindergarten and we feel so fortunate that we get to be part of this vibrant learning community. It is an honor to join the staff and have the opportunity to work alongside such incredible teachers, aides, kids, and families every day. When I’m not at Skyview you can find me shuttling kids all over town, reading, kayaking, or cuddling with my 3 dogs. |
