My name is Pam Aubuchon, and I am a kindergarten teacher in Catawba County. This is my sixth year teaching. I have taught kindergarten for five years, and 4th grade for one year.
I hate to admit this but I don’t remember how or when I learned to read. Both of my parents worked full time and did not have the opportunity to read very often with me or my brothers. Kindergarten was not an option when I was a child, so I assume I learned to read in 1st grade. I remember reading Dick and Jane books. So yes, I am a product of the whole language style of teaching. I do however, remember the teacher that made me fall in love with books. Her name was Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell was the librarian when I was in 4th grade. I looked forward to her read aloud each week. She read the best stories with such an expressive voice. Oh how I would get lost in the words. I would picture the characters and the setting in my mind (and I still do). She made reading fun and interesting.
She has inspired me to be the type of teacher I am today. My goal as a teacher is to pass on my love of books to my students. I want them to be excited about learning to read. I want them to discover, as I did, the many adventures you can encounter while reading. I don’t want them to see reading as a chore.
Pam Aubuchon
Comments (1)
Pam,
I completely agree about trying to make students feel that reading is not a chore. As teachers of little ones, we have to set up the importance and value of reading to our students. Without this they will have difficulty becoming lifelong learners. Too many times I have seen young children struggle with the reading process and it forever sours their view of reading. We have to make them aware of the impact that reading can have in their lives.
Posted by Nikki Leggins | June 6, 2010 1:04 PM
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