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=Julia Pressley =

 Hi! My name is Julia Pressley. I am from Ft. Washington, MD, but currently live in Laurel. I am an only child, but I have many aunts, uncles, and cousins all over the United States. I am an education major because I love teaching children. I don't have any pets, but I would like a dog one day. My favorite colors are pink and purple. I enjoy shopping, watching sporting events live or on TV, and I will always root against the Yankees! My favorite football team are the New York Giants. ~Philosophy of Education~ I believe that every child deserves a learning environment that fosters individuality, creativity, and risk-taking. As a teacher, it will be my role to uncover all the learning styles in my classroom and teach to them accordingly. In order to give the children the tools with which to cultivate their individual learning styles, I am determined to present a curriculum that involves the interests of the children and makes what is being learned relevant to their lives. Incorporating themes, group work, and hands on learning will help make children active learners and will motivate them to be involved in their learning process. As an educator, not just a teacher, I am determined to help students reach their full potential academically, socially, and creatively. I will promote a love for learning by allowing students to pursue their inquisitiveness of learning. Children must feel that they matter and are being heard. A child’s emotional well-being is key in successfully teaching a child. I have the ability to ‘connect’ with children. I do that by getting to know them and take an active interest each child’s passion**.** I will teach to the individual needs of each child so that they all feel capable and successful. Under my guidance, I will help children to develop to their potential by discovering who they are so they can express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas.