NAME:
Mary Belcher
SCHOOL:
Castle Heights Elementary
CLASS:
5th Grade Room B-109
SCHOOL PHONE:
444-2483
Hello! Wecome to Mrs. Belcher's Teacher Page
Here is a little information about myself:
First of all I want you to know how much I value education. Because of
circumstances beyond their understanding children can feel powerless in a
world that often seems out of control. I want my students to understand
that an education is a way to build independence. Fifth grade is not too
young for a child to realize that academic achievement will help them be
successful and in control of their future.
I grew up in Lebanon and attended Highland Heights, McClain Elementary,
and Walter J. Baird. During high school I attended Castle Heights Military
Academy, but don't worry I don't run the classroom like a boot camp! I
graduated from Carson Newman College with a business degree but
later returned to Cumberland University to obtain my teaching license. I
have also completed a Master's degree in Education from Cumberland
University.
When I was in fifth grade I had dreams of becoming a veterinarian or a
photographer for National Geographic. I grew up on a 200 acre farm so I spent
a lot of time with animals. My favorite thing to do when I was young was to
take walks on the farm and find the perfect spot to read a book. I
still love to read, especially before I go to sleep. I also still enjoy
taking pictures, in particular black and white, and would love to have my
own darkroom!
I have been married to my husband, Paige, for nineteen years and have three
children of my own. Our son, Perry, is a senior in high school, daughter
Kate is in the tenth grade, and daughter Meg is in the eighth.
This may be your first experience with Castle Heights Elementary, if
so--- relax! I really enjoy teaching here and I can tell you each one of the
faculty and staff members here cares about your child's education. Coming to
a new school will be an adjustment but I feel confident that each
student will adjust quickly and, most importantly, grow academically.
For each student to have a desire for academic achievement. Each student
should have a respect for education and a vision of a positive future for
themselves.
There are four goals of education: to develop informed citizens; to prepare
students for the workplace; to help students learn to be a integral part of
culture; and to develop personal commitment and growth.I strive to provide a
positive, challenging learning environment for your child so that he or she
can work towards these four goals. My expectation is that each child arrives
at school everyday with a positive attitude and a willingness to work
towards these goals with me.