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Mrs. Schaffer

7A Literacy and Foundations of Literacy

sschaffer@wdeptford.k12.nj.us

7a Literacy- Schaffer

About Me

Hello!

Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me. My name is Susan Schaffer and this is my 17th year in education. I grew up and still reside in Gibbstown with my husband, Mike.

I have taught Middle School English Language Arts and Literacy for nine years at Guardian Angels Regional School and Paulsboro Junior High School. Prior to last year, I was the Chief School Administrator at Lower Alloways Creek School. My love for teaching, passion for education, and desire to make a difference in the classroom, specifically middle school, compelled me to make a change and return to teaching last year at WDMS.

I am very excited to be a part of the West Deptford Middle School community. To be a part of this community is something special. It is evident that there is pride that carries through our school hallways, into the classrooms, on the fields, and on the courts. Being an Eagle is so much more than wearing a shirt with a logo. It is pride in a community that cares about its students, school, and all that encompasses. It is the dedication to long-standing traditions and values that only come in a tight-knit community.

My classroom is a safe place for our students to grow and learn. I enable and encourage them to become productive parts of our community so that the traditions can continue and the pride can thrive.

As an educator, I understand the need for someone who is compassionate and understanding as well as firm and decisive. My relationships with my students, their parents, and the community is the cornerstone of my success and something in which I take pride. I was a 2014 Teacher of the Year and nominated twice by my colleagues for Professional of the Year.

Please feel free to reach out with any question, no matter how small. I am here to help make everyone's educational experience better.

I look forward to working with you.

Sue Schaffer

Philosophy

I know the importance of working with students, parents, educators, and the community to ensure each student achieves success in all aspects of their education including academic, social, emotional, and physical. I want to prepare each student to be sound, productive, and active citizens in our society while fostering the unique potential of each individual student so that they may reach their highest level of success in a challenging and student-centered learning environment that prepares each student for their next phase.

I believe that each individual child is unique and needs support, care, and understanding at home, at school, and within their community so that they may grow and mature academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.

My goal is to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strengths and abilities while discovering what truly inspires them. I feel that the method of facilitating rather than dictating to be highly beneficial and allows for all students to be involved in their education. I know how vital education is in the preparation for young people to achieve success in all endeavors set before them and that requires the children, parents, educators, and the community to work together in order to prepare the children for the next phase of their academic career.

Expectations

I expect all students to set, plan, and obtain goals in all aspects of their education including academically, socially, and emotionally. We will review and assess those goals and adjust as needed to ensure the students are constantly pushing themselves to be the best version they can.

My students know that I expect them to try their very best and that I am here to support them through their journey within my classroom as well as out. I am firm, but fair with the understanding that equity does not mean equality.

Allowing students to have second chances shows them that as long as they are changing and adjusting, all goals are always within reach and that is why they should always reach for the stars!

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