Teacher

NAME: Jodi Head
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SCHOOL: Britt David Magnet Academy

CLASS: 4th Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 748-2617


About The Teacher

This will be my fifth year at Britt David.  I have always taught second 
graders, beginning with my student teaching experience at Wynnton School, 
under the supervision of the wonderful Mrs. Seckinger.  I graduated from 
Troy University with a Master's in Elementary Education.  I became certified 
to teach gifted children in 2008.  I am currently pursuing my Doctor of 
Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.  A goal that I am very 
proud of in my profession!  My resume is attached in the downloadables 
portion of the website, if you would like to view my other qualifications.

My first year of teaching occurred at Mathews Elementary School with second 
graders.  I was the last one hired during that year, so when Midland Academy 
was built you know what that means.  I became homeless!  During the past 
seven years, I have taught second graders at Midland Academy.  I am very 
excited about the new challenge of teaching fourth graders at this wonderful 
school.

Now a little about my personal life away from school!  I am married 
to the best man on the face of the Earth!  His name is Gary.  We live in 
Phenix City, Alabama with our two dogs.  Our dogs are the sweetest animals in 
the world.  We have a yellow lab, "Fletcher"'s Yeller Head and a Pomeranian, 
Iluv "Lucy" Head.  In September of 2008, we add a new member to our family.  
We had a precious little boy, Walker Head.  He is the joy of our lives.  I 
love to participate in outdoor activities, such as, camping, ridinig horses, 
crafts and BASEBALL.  I have grown with age to love reading.  It is a great 
release of stress for me these days!  My husband and I are members of Golden 
Acres Baptist Church.  Some of my role models are Laura Bush, Reba McEntire, 
Mark Richt (love the coach but WAR EAGLE) and my mother.  I love what they 
stand for in their everyday life.  That is a little about me and what and who 
I love in my life.

Beliefs about Education

BELIEF #1
I believe all children have gifts and special talents that must be explored 
through different forms of instruction.

BELIEF #2
I believe all children learn at different speeds and with various methods of 
instruction.

BELIEF #3
I believe that I have an awesome reponsibility to educate the future leaders 
of tomorrow to the absolute best of my ability.

BELIEF #4
I believe that I serve as a mother away from home for all children in my 
classroom.  If a relationship and trust are established with the family of 
the student in the beginning, an education is easy to accomplish for the 
child.

BELIEFT #5
I believe that an academic education is vital, but a character building 
education through mutual respect is crucial.