Name: Mrs. Karen Stamp
School: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
12505 Kahns Road
Manassas VA 20112
Class: Kindergarten, Room 12
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Mrs. Stamp in Kindergarten

Mrs. Stamp teaching Kindergarten  

 Learn More About Me!
I have taught kindergarten, first, and second grade in Prince William County Schools for the past seven years.  I'm very excited to begin my eighth year in the school division and my fifth year at Marshall Elementary!  I'm especially THRILLED to teach full-day kindergarten!!

I grew up in Pocono Lake in northeastern Pennsylvania.  I guess my love of science and exploring nature grew out of living in the Pocono Mountains with my parents and two brothers! 

I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.  I received my Master's Degree from the IET (Initiatives in Educational Transformation) program at George Mason University. 

My husband Jeff and I just celebrated our 5^th anniversary this summer.  We welcomed our daughter in April 2009!!  We live in Manassas and have two cats, Smokey and Leo.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, designing this website, going out to the movies, and playing board games.

Accomplishments / Awards
Sept. 2008 Awarded DonorsChoose grant for, "Magnets Make Literacy Learning Stick!"
Oct. 2007   Country Countdown and Color Farm PowerPoints posted on Dr. Jean's Website
Aug. 2007   Presented Ollie's Travels and Online Collaborative Projects at the PWC "Putting It All Together: Technology and Content Literacy" conference
Aug. 2007   Phon-ercise PowerPoint posted on Dr. Jean's Website
May 2007    Presented Ollie's Travels at PWC "Technology Fiesta"
Dec. 2006   Spelling Cards posted on Busy Teacher's Cafe
Aug. 2006   Co-presented Egyptian Web Quest at the PWC "Putting It All Together: Technology and Content Literacy" conference
May 2006    Selected as local Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
Jan. 2006   Chosen as member of Marshall's Instructional Consultation Team
Aug. 2005   Presented literacy work station ideas at annual PWC workshop, "SPOT Summer Institute"

 Teaching Philosophy

When provided with respect and encouragement, all children can succeed when guided to appropriate learning goals.  My students know they are valued members of a classroom community where they are given numerous opportunities to flourish.          

I understand the importance of compassion and consistent patience when fostering a caring, learning environment.  My classroom is an exciting place, filled with enthusiasm and laughter, highlighted with kindness and understanding, and built on a foundation of mutual trust.