About The Teacher

NAME: Ms. Olga Figueroa (A.K.A. Ms. Figgy)

SCHOOL: Lamarque Elementary

CLASS: Third Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: (941) 426-6317

Beary Interesting Facts About Ms. Figgy

Welcome to our class! My name is Olga Figueroa. I was born and raised in 
Miami, Florida.  I have been teaching for over eight years. I did my first 
teaching in Miami for six years and now I have been blessed to be teaching 
at Lamarque Elementary for my third year. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree 
in Elementary Education and a Masters degree of Science in Education with 
Specialization in Reading.  In addition, I hold an E.S.O.L Endorsement and 
State Certification in Reading K-12.  I will begin working on my Specialist 
Degree next semester in Educational Leadership.  I am also a college 
Professor teaching for Manatee Community College.     

I have a son, named Joshua.  He will soon be 3 years old.  He is my most 
treasured possession. :0) We have three Miniature Schnauzers named, Faith, 
Chip, and Dale.

I'm looking forward to working side by side with the children and parents in 
achieving an enjoyable and successful school year! 

One of my favorite quotes:
~I teach for it is in this where I can see the worthwhile
and true fulfillment of living.  ~Author Unknown~

Ms. Figgy

Ms. Figgy's Favorite Things...  
Season:                        Winter  
Holiday:                       Christmas  
Type of Foods:            Cuban and Italian Foods  
Restaurant:                   Olive Garden     
Fruits:                           Strawberries and Pineapple  
Ice Cream:                    Chocolate  
Drink:                            water  
Items to Collect:           Willow Tree Figurative Sculptures by Susan Lordi 
Children Book Authors:   Eric Carle and Shel Silverstein  
Flower:                           pink and yellow Tulips 
Scent:                             vanilla 
Favorite Subject 
   to Teach:                      Reading and Writing  
Vacation Spot:                 Costa Rica  
Favorite Sport:                 Baseball
Sports Team:                   Boston Red Sox (Go Sox!!!)
Favorite color:                 Green
Hobby:                           Spending time with my family

Mission For The Class

I believe that all children can learn, if given the right tools.  Our 
classroom will strive to be a place where all children will have the 
opportunity to show their individual strengths and build upon their unique 
differences. I believe that education and learning should be fun, exciting, 
and challenging. This year we will build a foundation for lifelong learning 
and productive citizenship by providing a comprehensive, creative curriculum 
in a safe and nurturing environment.

If young children develop a love for learning at an early age, that love 
will continue to grow as they do.  Through the use of projects, hands-on 
activities, technology, and cooperative learning I will do my part to 
encourage and motivate each child to achieve at their highest level and 
develop into life-long learners.  

I know that education is a partnership between home, school, and community.  
I am available at anytime for parent conferences, concerns, or questions.  
Through working together, we can make 3rd grade an enjoyable, challenging, 
and unforgetable experience.