PATRICIA CALDERON

NOVA Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education

Curiosity is a desire to learn, and that love of learning is what I strive to cultivate daily within my classroom. I plant that little seed that will accompany them for the rest of their school life. I accomplish this by asking open-ended questions and letting them think for themselves. This allows them the opportunity to think critically and creatively while deepening the connection to the standards being taught.

I believe that by teaching my students to be good citizens and showing compassion to their peers, they will be better equipped to lead healthy and satisfying lives beyond school. My desire is that they always show kindness and have a good heart. I strongly believe that in order for students to understand this level of love and compassion, it starts with myself as the role model in my classroom environment.