I am in my eighth year of teaching kindergarten with the Iredell Statesville School System. The first four years were at Pressly, my fifth year was at East Elementary due the merger of Pressly and East. I am excited to begin my third year at Sharon, where I served as Teacher of the Year during the 2011- 2012 school year. I am originally from Princeton, West Virginia and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2005 from West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) with a degree in Elementary Education grades K-6. I also scored in the top ten percent of the nation on the Praxis II Test, which is a test required for all teachers to get their teaching license.
I made the move to North Carolina in July of 2005 with high hopes and my beloved dog. Since living here I have developed a true love for the area and my job. My heart lies in Kindergarten and I enjoy every minute of it. I have also been lucky enough to find my "better half" here in North Carolina. I married Matthew Park on January 19, 2008 at my home church in West Virginia. My maiden name was "Peak" and now I am a "Park”. Since being married we have added two "fur babies" to our family, Max and Sheba.
In the fall of 2009, I began working on my National Board Certification. I obtained the certification in November 2010. "National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential. It complements, but does not replace, a state’s teacher license. National Board Certification is achieved upon successful completion of a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize effective and accomplished teachers who meet high standards based on what teachers should know and be able to do." cited from< http://www.nbpts.org>
I believe every child can learn and every child has a special skill they can excel in. I also believe every child likes to dance - so we do that a lot. Please come in and visit us, make a craft with us, eat lunch with us, and come dance with us. You are always welcome!
