Ms. Teresa Wapelhorst
Experience:
St. Charles Presbyterian Early Childhood Developmental Center – 2 year old lead teacher – 7 years
Christ the King Catholic School – Second Grade Teacher – Nashville, TN – 3 years
St. Peter Catholic School – Second Grade Teacher/School Musical Director – 3 years, Learning Consultant 1 year Seton Regional Catholic School – Second Grade Teacher 3 years, Primary Music Teacher 1 year, First Grade Teacher 1 year, School Musical Director 1 year
Swim and Dive Coach Duchesne High School – 7 years
Andrews Academy Lake St. Louis – Physical Education Assistant Teacher Grades K-8 and Assistant Track Coach – 1 year
Swimming Instructor – 35 years
Degrees:
BS in Communications Management with a minor in Child and Family Development – Missouri State University
Elementary Education – Lindenwood University
Early Childhood Education Certification
Early Childhood Special Education Certification
Interests:
I enjoy swimming, boating, dancing and reading. I love to spend time with family and friends. I love visiting the beach and being near water.
Philosophy:
I believe in meeting children where they are and fostering a safe environment for them to learn and grow. I feel good communication is the key to success and work hard to make sure my students needs are met. I enjoy a play/project based approach to learning and try to incorporate the senses into my lessons to ensure all learning styles are met as well.
Goals:
My goal is to use the time I have with my students to promote learning, enrichment, cooperation, and some fun into their lives. I aim to become a trusted person in each child’s world and strive to bring them joy by giving them the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their school days in hopes those tools follow them outside of the classroom as well.