Teacher
TEACHER: Ms. Thespena Panos
SCHOOL: Forest Ridge Academy
CLASSES: 4th Grade
SCHOOL PHONE: (219) 756-7300 ext. 31
About the Teacher
My name is Thespena Panos and I am very excited to be teaching 4th Grade at Forest Ridge Academy
for the 2009-2010 school year. I will also continue teaching Pre-Algebra. I received my Bachelor's Degree
in Education from Purdue University, West Lafayette. Along with my degree, I received a kindergarten
endorsement, reading minor, and am one class shy of being able to teach high school mathematics. I also have
a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I'm looking forward to my 4th year of teaching at FRA.
Organizations/Activities/Classes
-NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Regional Conference: Boston, MA, 2009
-Kids Count: The Road to Financial Literacy Conference: Indianapolis, IN, Summer 2009
-National Conference on Literacy Learning: Las Vegas, 2008
-NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Regional Conference: Richmond, VA, 2007
-NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Regional Conference: Denver, 2007
-Midwest Conference on Differentiated Instruction: Indianapolis, 2006, 2007
-Graduate Courses, Purdue University Calumet (Summer 2006)
-Science in the Classrooom
-Using Technology in the Classroom
-Math Hero Recipient - www.Mathmovesu.com
-FRA 2006 - 2010 school year
-Math Bowl Sponsor ( 1st place, 2007 & 2008 - 2nd place 2009)
-St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Math-A-Thon
-Jump Start Math Camp Instructor (Summer Program)
-Recipient of $500 Grant from the the L.C. Education Foundation, "The Backpacks Program"
-Developed and implemented Backpacks Reading/Writing Program for entire grade level
-Created original website at Bibich Elementary School
Professional Goals
-To provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages the use of hands-on/minds-on activities while fostering
confidence in order for students to achieve their full potential
-To attend workshops to gain knowledge and learn skills and strategies that will help my students