Welcome to the new school year. My name is Ms. LaPerre and I am the 5th Grade Lead and Math / Science Teacher at Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences. I am pleased to be part of the teaching team and look forward to a very successful academic year.
Education/Hobbies:
I attained my Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science Degrees in Business Administration. I completed my teacher certification and Master of Education at Marygrove College. I have always had a love of education and value learning. I have a passion for reading and hope to convey that passion to my students. When I'm not reading, I enjoy cooking , gardening and playing golf.
Teaching Philosophy:
As a teacher, one must create a learning environment for all students. I believe in creating and providing differentiated, engaging instruction so all students can succeed. Teaching ideas should be new and challenging. I believe in life-long learning and strive to be a positive role model. I want to be an example for my students and give them the opportunities to establish a higher level of thinking, express themselves, and be creative. Students should be encouraged to read and write to the best of their abilities. I want to encourage my students to explore, experiment and not be afraid to try something new. By setting high expectations, all students can succeed. Most importantly, I want my students to explore their own passions and never give up. My goal is to provide a warm, safe and accepting environment where positive reinforcement is emphasized. Have an environment and opportunities where all my students will be successful.