NAME:
Shelley Keeler
SCHOOL:
Lakeland Elementary School
CLASS:
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
SCHOOL PHONE:
945-3037
I grew up in a small farming community in rural Minnesota. I enjoyed many long
days in the heat of the summer sun while working on our family farm, as well
as many days in the freezing temperatures of the winter days. I spent many
hours practicing piano and drums when I had time; and...I READ! ALOT! Well, a
great deal!
After working all those long days and years on our family farm, I went into
the the ARMY directly after high school. I served our country for 4 years as
an Accounting/Finance Specialist. I was stationed at Fort Ord, California by
Carmel and San Jose, then spent 2 years at Carl Schurz Cazerne in Bremerhaven,
West Germany.
I raised my family in Minnesota, but got my feet wet in education by working
part-time as a teacher's aide in the local elementary school. (I was told that
it was a good thing I didn't work for the band; I'd have been called a
"Band-aide.") This is the job that got me "hooked on teaching" soafter moving
out to the PNW and finding a job at an elementary school in Federal Way (some
school called "Lakeland Elementary."), I decided to go back to college for my
Master's in Teaching through City University. I graduated in June of 2002; the
same time as my oldest son, Brandon, graduated from high school.
Live like a dog:
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it...
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them
gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY.
