Teacher

NAME: Sister Maureen James

SCHOOL: St. Philip Neri School

CLASS: Grade 1 Room 2

SCHOOL PHONE: 610-828-3082


About The Teacher

I am a Sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia.  I have a Bachelor Degree in 
History and a Masters of Elementary Education, both from Chestnut Hill 
College. I enjoy letter writing and spending time with my family and friends. 
I like to visit our Older Sisters at St. Joseph Villa.  

To bring the children closer to Jesus.

MISSION STATEMENT

Each child has been created by God as a unique individual needing a secure, 
caring and stimulating environment in which to grow.  An essential part of 
the first grade program is to help with the development of the whole child, 
socially, academically and spiritually.  

The children in first grade are heterogeneously grouped and exposed to a 
structured environment that encourages cooperation.  In the area of Religion, 
the children learn basic doctrine and prayers on a daily basis.  In the area 
of Integrated Language Arts, the children learn to approach reading through a 
combination of phonetic skills, creative writing and exposure to different 
forms of literature.  In the area of Mathematics, the children are taught the 
basic concepts of addition and subtraction.  Problem solving and critical 
thinking are also an integral part of the program.  

We strive to set a good example for the children on a daily basis as they 
continue to grow closer to Jesus each day.