My Bio
About Mrs. Speelman
I attended catholic schools from first through twelfth grade and went on to graduate from the University of Cincinnati. I have participated in teaching for the University of Cincinnati in a summer science/math enrichment program, a Brain Based Conference in San Francisco, a Differentiation Conference in New Orleans and numerous Kindergarten/1st grade National Conferences in Columbus. I have been teaching for 30 years. I have taught first grade at I.H.M. for 16 years and was thrilled when our parish school decided to add a kindergarten. I knew that I wanted to be a part of this journey and a part of the program. This is my 14th year teaching Kindergarten.
My husband and I have 5 children who are also a part of the I.H.M. family.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that respectful, caring bonds with children and their families are the vital foundation for a wonderful kindergarten experience. All children have unique strengths and preferred learning styles. Instruction must be differentiated to provide enough challenge and support for all children to build on successfully and to develop positive attitudes about learning. Our curriculum invites children to talk, sing, dramatize and perform language. A classroom with authentic, meaningful learning always elicits a smile.
