Rebecca Rodriguez
3rd Grade
rrodriguez@stmarianne.org
I am the 3rd grade teacher here at SMS. This will be my sixth year as a proud member of the SMS faculty and my 28th year teaching in the Catholic school system.
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my years of teaching I have enjoyed working with students primarily in 1st and 3rd grade but also have some years spent with junior high school students. My experience also includes coaching cheer/drill teams, theater arts directing , Christian service clubs and teaching P.E. in LAUSD for several years. I have also enjoyed the opportunity to moderate Student Council here at SMS.
I look forward to continued interactions with the SMS community. My goal is to prepare students with the knowledge and an action plan to become a successful student in the years ahead of them. Through the standards taught, practice of good habits and modeling of service and compassion of others, I aim to prepare students for the journey that lies ahead of them. My hope is that in becoming well rounded individuals and disciples of Christ who challenge themselves every day, they will go forward and make this world a better place.
Laura Armstrong
2nd Grade
larmstrong@stmarianne.org
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I will teach in a room, I will teach over Zoom. I will teach in a house, I will teach with a mouse. I will teach you here or there. I will teach you because I care."
Although these unprecedented times have changed how and where I teach, my view of education has not changed. I am still committed to three main things: building meaningful relationships with my students, supporting the achievement of all learners, and personal growth.
I am dedicated to providing a quality education by addressing the needs of the whole child. In addition to academic instruction, students' social and emotional needs will also be met. This will occur through daily "check-ins" and regular extracurricular discussions. These will build relationships with my students and establish an environment where they feel safe, valued, and capable.
I will address the academic needs of my students by providing daily quality instruction. Through our online learning platforms, students will receive whole group and small group instruction, and the academic content presented will be engaging and developmentally appropriate.
Finally, I am always seeking to improve my teaching skills and practices. I encourage feedback and will do my best to support your family in every possible way.