About The Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Cari Ambruster
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SCHOOL: West Elementary

CLASS: Fifth Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: (615) 758-5846


About The Teacher

First of all, I must say that I am THRILLED to teach fifth grade 
at West Elementary!  I fell in love with the family atmosphere when I 
student taught here,  and I am proud to call West Elementary my professional 
home.  

I've always loved children and teaching in other capacities, so at the age 
of 38, I decided to go back to college to obtain licensure as an elementary 
teacher.

I have worked with children and youth in many capacities which include, but 
are not limited to:  coaching, teaching children and youth at church, 
facilitating a regional girls camp, serving as a room parent, working as a 
special education aide, being an aunt to over 25 nieces and nephews, and 
rearing three fabulous daughters.

My husband of 25 years teaches Spanish at MTSU and abroad in the summers, 
taking American students to Spain and Mexico.  Our daughters and I hope to 
follow him in 2011 for a family adventure in Central America. 

Our daughters all attend MTSU--two are elementary education majors, and the 
youngest is majoring in speech pathology.  (Thank goodness for scholarships!) 

Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have questions or concerns. 


Professional Associations of which I am a member:
         ~National Educators Association
         ~Tennessee Educators Association
         ~National Science Teachers Association
         ~Tennessee Science Teachers Association
         

Mission For The Class

My  mission for the class is to have each student construct his own learning 
in a safe, cooperative atmosphere.  I hope to help spark a passion for 
lifelong learning, to foster a real interest in the world beyond the four 
walls of our classroom.