NAME:
Miss Maria Larsson
SCHOOL:
East Side Elementary School
CLASS:
First Grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
770-578-7200
First of all, let me say that I truly love my job! I enjoy teaching every single day, and my hopes for my
students are for them to set high expectations for themselves and to believe in themselves. This will
be my seventh year teaching in Cobb County, and my fifth year at East Side. I feel very lucky to be
at such a great school, and be part of the East Side family and surrounding community. I earned
both my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Kennesaw State University, and recently
graduated with my Educational Specialist's Degree from Piedmont College. I hope to continue in the
Doctoral Program.
I set high expectations for myself as an educator, and hope that reflects in my students'
passion for learning. I am a big kid myself, so don't be surprised if I am dressed up for a particular
lesson. I will do anything silly to motivate my students. One of my favorite quotes is by Virginia
Woolf, and it's "Teaching without zest is a crime!" I differentiate instruction to cater to all learning
styles, and work hard to establish a "team" in the classroom. Students become intrinsically motivated
to do their best, and feel comfortable in the classroom environment provided. I love going to
extracurricular activities, and often show up at football games and recitals. I think communication is
vital, and my door is always open for parents past and present.
In my spare time I enjoy traveling (especially to Europe, and any beach), college football,
volunteering with the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta, attending outdoor sporting events/concerts,
golfing, deep sea fishing, reading, writing, and spending time with my amazing family and
friends!
(Please scroll down for Class Mission Statement & East Side's Mission Statement)
My mission is for ALL students to excel academically and creatively through a fun, engaging, and
comfortable classroom environment. My motto as an educator is: "EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY,
WHATEVER
IT TAKES!"
East Sides's Mission Statement:
By addressing the needs of all children, East Side community is committed to
empowering our children to excel academically and become respectful,
productive members of a global society.
