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Joanne Temkin

Kindergarten Teacher

email: jtemkin@rockyhill.org


Education

  • University of Rhode Island , BS Early Childhood Education, 1986
  • State of Rhode Island Teacher Certification, PK – 2
  • Gesell Institute Training, Fall 2000

Background

  • Rocky HIll School Kindergarten teacher, 1988 - present
  • Head teacher/Coordinator: Rocky Hill School, Little SEA Critter Camp, 1999 to present
  • Experience as a pre-school teacher
  • Rocky Hill School Early Childhood Committee

Educational Philosophy:

As an early childhood teacher, I feel that it is important for a child to feel comfortable in his/her setting to do well. I strongly believe that a child needs to be nurtured and loved to succeed. Once a child feels secure he/she will be able to feel comfortable taking risks in a safe and loving environment. Children develop at different stages, and it is important to meet each child's emotional and developmental needs. A child is “a work in progress” and I feel that with patience, understanding, and love, all children will have a strong foundation to succeed.


Interests, Activities and Plans

Volunteer Activities:

  • R.I. Saratoga Committee
  • R.I. Project Aids
  • South County Women's Resource Center
  • United Way of RI
  • March of Dimes

Other Interests:

  • Sailing
  • Tennis
  • Gardening
  • Reading
 

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