NAMES:
Mrs. Jennifer Baughman & Mrs. Aliza Nagelhout
SCHOOL:
Jane Addams Elementary ~ South Redford, MI
CLASS:
Third Grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
313.532.8064 x1317
Mrs. Baughman (Math & Social Studies):
This is the 11th year that I've had the pleasure to teach at Addams, and in
2011, I watched my
first group of third graders at Addams graduate from Thurston High School.
That was a very
special moment for me! I graduated from William Tyndale College in
Farmington Hills, MI,
where I majored in English and minored in elementary curriculum. I earned my
teaching
certificate at Madonna University in Livonia, MI. I earned my Master’s
Degree at Marygrove
College in Detroit, MI. I have been married for 14 years and have a son,
Malachi (7), and a
daughter, Molly (4). My husband, Aaron, has been an elementary & middle
school teacher,
middle school assistant principal, middle school and upper elementary
principal, and is currently
the director of professional development in his district. In my spare time,
I enjoy spending time
with my family, singing, dancing, and listening to music. I also enjoy
traveling. Some of the
exciting places I have been are Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, the
Bahamas, the U. S.
Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, California, Grand Cayman (where I snorkeled with
sting rays!),
Belize, Honduras, and Disney World. I decided to become a teacher because I
wanted to make
a difference in the lives of young people just as my teachers did for me. I
truly enjoy helping
students grow and learn. Feel free to contact me by email at
baugje01@southredford.net, by
calling the school, or by writing a note in your child's planner.
Mrs. Nagelhout (Language Arts & Science):
I have had the great pleasure and honor of teaching and working with South
Redford families for over twenty years. Prior to coming to Addams
Elementary School, I taught at Fisher Elementary School. While at Fisher
Elementary, I
taught first, second, third and fifth grades as well as a summer
Kindergarten Connections program. I graduated from The University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor with a double major in Fine Arts and Language Arts. I
received my Master’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit
specializing in Educational Research and Evaluation. I have recently
attended Madonna University while working toward my Early Childhood
Endorsement. I earned my National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood
Generalist in 1998. My husband and I are the lucky parents of two children,
Anna and Garrett. They surprise us each day with both how rewarding and
challenging parenting can be. Like Mrs. Baughman, my husband and I enjoy
traveling a great deal. Thanks to an overseas assignment for my husband’s
work, we gave birth to our daughter in London. As a baby and toddler, she
accompanied us while we explored Europe. I look forward to bringing my
teaching experience, personal adventures, and parenting perspective to Addams
as we work together to create a challenging and caring environment where ALL
of our children thrive. My email address is nageal01@southredford.net.
Teachers': We believe that every child has the potential to learn. As a
facilitator of information, it is our job to find that potential inside
every child. The teacher, parents, staff of the school, and the student are
all a part of a student's education. We must work together to bring out the
best in all children and help them reach their full potential, teaching them
that learning is a life long process. We plan to use this mission to bring
out the best in your child every day.
Class' (written by the 2011-12 third graders): We are here to listen, learn,
and prepare for 4th grade by being respectful, responsible, and safe.