Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Peggy Silverblatt
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SCHOOL: Big Hollow Elementary School

CLASS: 4th Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: (847)740-5321 X4133


About Me

 I live in McHenry, IL with my husband of 23 years. We have 2 children, Scott 
(22)who is a member of the Army National Guard.  He currently attends McHenry
County College, and Kim (20)who will soon be attending Chamberland School of
Nursing.  We have 2 cats, Gussie and Odie.

I am a second career teacher. I returned to school when my children were in
middle school.  I earned my degree in 2005 from Carthage College in Kenosha,
WI.  I have a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a minor in communications.  I
began working at Big Hollow in 2006 as the computer teacher.  In 2007, with
the loss of specials, I became a collaborative teacher in 4th grade. 
I was assigned to a 4th grade classroom in 2008.

I am a lifelong learner and as part of that, I received my Masters
degree in Educational Technology this summer.  I will
continue for a few more classes to receive my certification as an Educational
Technology Specialist.  

I have been known to try different technologies in the classroom before
sharing them with my team.  This has helped the team to easily integrate
technology into their classrooms as well.  I hope to continue this in the future.

I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and relaxing.  I
love to read and hope to share that love with my students.  Reading should be
fun and enjoyable so I will often have students laying around the room
enjoying a good book with a friend.    

Communication is an essential part of learning.  Feel free to contact me by 
phone, e-mail, or stopping in after school.

I am looking forward to a great year with your student.

Classroom Rules

 Our classroom rules are very basic:

1.	Be Respectful
2.	Be Responsible
3.	Be Ready to Learn
4.     Take pride in your work