All+About+Ms.+C

**"****Biography"**  C harity LaToya James was born to Willie James and Teresa Bellamy on a beautiful fall day September 23, 1987. At a very young age she had a passion for knowledge, but a greater passion for teaching. She often played school with her younger brother and sister; which later developed into a desire to become an educator. She loves her family, friends, and church family. She attends First Baptist Church of Glenarden, where she is a member of the Youth and Young Adult Choir (singing being her second love)! She has 2 sisters, and one brother, a host of loving friends, and a supportive dad; she is the ultimate daddy’s girl! She attends Bowie State University with a major in Elementary Education, and a minor in English. After graduation she plans on attending grad school, while working in the field of education!

**"Philosophy of Education"** A s teachers, we have a unique opportunity to influence and mold the minds of future parents, politicians, doctors, teachers, lawyers, policemen, and the list goes on and on. I will provide a safe, nurturing and educationally rich environment where the growth and development of every child can be facilitated. I believe every child is different and special with unique needs. My goal is to recognize these differences and accommodate for these needs in my teaching. I will use my knowledge of child development to create lessons that are developmentally appropriate and individualized. Young children need to be actively immersed in their learning. I will provide an environment that supports investigation and experimentation of new ideas. I will individualize my lessons by considering the needs of each child and adjusting my lessons to suit their needs.  My program will maintain a supportive and encouraging environment that will foster a positive sense of self and accomplishment in every child. I believe that children have the right to learn, to be respected, to be curious, and to explore. I will value these rights as a teacher!

 