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My name is Rachel Hayden and I am an educator in the Savannah area. I am currently a earning my M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education at Armstrong State University and working as a Pre-K Paraprofessional in the SCCPSS. Once I complete my Master's this Spring, I hope to teach 2-4th grade here in Savannah. It is my belief that every child is entitled to a challenging and exemplary education. I have been teaching for a little over two years as a substitute teacher and now as a para. During this time, I have seen amazing poverty and the effects it has on students. It is my mission to help students overcome their struggles so they get a quality education; I will do whatever it takes to accomplish this ongoing fight against poverty, hunger, developmental issues, and even abuse and neglect. Though passion is a word many people throw around, it is really the only one that describes my attitude toward teaching. I genuinely love going to work every single day. It is such a blessing to be able to do what I love and I am so thankful for my wonderful family who continually offer their support and encouragement. I know I want to be a teacher for the rest of my life. Even when I have a difficult teaching day, I can't wait to go back the next day. Teaching really requires commitment, patience, dedication, encouragement, knowledge and most of all, belief in your students. I am attending Armstrong to prepare for the challenges and rewards of teaching elementary school and, thanks to my wonderful professors and fellow students, I know that I am in exactly the right place.
Outside of the classroom I have a variety of interests including athletics, crafting, reading, and cooking. I love running and swimming and I do one or the other almost daily. In 2013 another teacher introduced me to Girls on the Run, a wonderful non-profit that teaches girls about running, positive thinking, goal setting and achievement. Since then, I have coached three seasons of GOTR with the Northeast Florida and Coastal Georgia chapters. I also run the Gate River Run in Jacksonville each year (9.3 miles), except for this past year because my husband and I are expecting our first child, a little boy, this October. I am thrilled to become a mom, and I am looking forward to the impact it will have on my teaching. In my spare time I love to travel, read, cook, and interact with my family and friends. That's me!
Interested in my materials? Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store Night Owl Trading Post!
My name is Rachel Hayden and I am an educator in the Savannah area. I am currently a earning my M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education at Armstrong State University and working as a Pre-K Paraprofessional in the SCCPSS. Once I complete my Master's this Spring, I hope to teach 2-4th grade here in Savannah. It is my belief that every child is entitled to a challenging and exemplary education. I have been teaching for a little over two years as a substitute teacher and now as a para. During this time, I have seen amazing poverty and the effects it has on students. It is my mission to help students overcome their struggles so they get a quality education; I will do whatever it takes to accomplish this ongoing fight against poverty, hunger, developmental issues, and even abuse and neglect. Though passion is a word many people throw around, it is really the only one that describes my attitude toward teaching. I genuinely love going to work every single day. It is such a blessing to be able to do what I love and I am so thankful for my wonderful family who continually offer their support and encouragement. I know I want to be a teacher for the rest of my life. Even when I have a difficult teaching day, I can't wait to go back the next day. Teaching really requires commitment, patience, dedication, encouragement, knowledge and most of all, belief in your students. I am attending Armstrong to prepare for the challenges and rewards of teaching elementary school and, thanks to my wonderful professors and fellow students, I know that I am in exactly the right place.
Outside of the classroom I have a variety of interests including athletics, crafting, reading, and cooking. I love running and swimming and I do one or the other almost daily. In 2013 another teacher introduced me to Girls on the Run, a wonderful non-profit that teaches girls about running, positive thinking, goal setting and achievement. Since then, I have coached three seasons of GOTR with the Northeast Florida and Coastal Georgia chapters. I also run the Gate River Run in Jacksonville each year (9.3 miles), except for this past year because my husband and I are expecting our first child, a little boy, this October. I am thrilled to become a mom, and I am looking forward to the impact it will have on my teaching. In my spare time I love to travel, read, cook, and interact with my family and friends. That's me!
Interested in my materials? Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store Night Owl Trading Post!
