Kindergarten (KA): Mrs. Kelley Griffith

I have a BA in History & Politics & Government from UPS and a Master of Arts in Teaching from UPS.

I started my teaching career with a rewarding student-teaching experience in a first grade classroom. My fist year of teaching was spent with a wonderful group of second graders. However, my first love is kindergarten, which I have taught since 1994. For those of you not familiar with my program, the following should give you an idea about my philosophy and curriculum.

My philosophy is based on the latest research concerning how young children learn. During the years from birth through age eight, young children develop lifelong attitudes about themselves and learning. Accordingly, early school experiences should foster continued growth through the use of curriculum and instructional methods, which are developmentally, appropriate for the young child. The development and operation of my early childhood program illustrates these beliefs. My kindergarten educational program reflects a balance between adult and child initiated activities. Age and developmental appropriateness are stressed, as the child is involved in a variety of learning experiences. Exploration, experimentation, and discovery are vital to the early childhood education program and are respected for their value as the primary means of learning among young children. The development of language, thinking, social, and motor skills constitutes the core of the program.

On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children, and various pets. I also enjoy reading, exercising, and spending time with special friends.