Lori Mandon

GRADE 1 PYP TEACHER

Who I am as a teacher:

• I build trustworthy relationships through empathy and compassion. Our classroom is a family, and we are safe. I strive to know my students to understand how best to encourage a thriving environment.
• I focus on universal design for learning to welcome and engage all students on all levels with all learning styles, diverse backgrounds, and varying abilities. 
• Individual student success is a priority and is measured individually. Every student is capable of growth (socially, emotionally, physically, and academically). Setting goals with my students engages them in taking responsibility for their learning.
• I am a collaborative team member, sharing resources, ideas, strategies, and life experiences. I welcome conversations as I am a verbal processor.
• I’m a creative problem solver who is detail-oriented and intentional in instruction.
• My joy is contagious in education and the pursuit of learning.
• I use art and creativity to make connections in cross-curricular lessons.
• I believe music is a way to calm, excite, and motivate in my classroom
• Nature is my happy place, and I will encourage students to protect and love it. 
• “For your own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.” Eleanor Roosevelt