Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Bean, a third grade teacher at Granville Elementary, for winning the Teacher of the Week from Adirondack Broadcasting and TCT Federal Credit Union.
Mrs. Bean’s dedication to teaching, along with nurturing her students with defined rules and expectations is remarkable. She is also an excellent resource for other teachers as she will selflessly give her time to any teacher with questions or if they need help. Mrs. Bean is the definition of a team player and Granville Elementary School is fortunate to have her on the staff. Thanks again to Mrs. Kim Bean for all she does at Granville Elementary School!
Each winning teacher of Q101.7's Teacher of the Week award will receive the following gifts, presented later in the school year in a special ceremony through TCT Federal Credit Union and Adirondack Broadcasting.
The gifts are as follows:
A Plaque from Adirondack School Portraits, in Glens Falls.
Flowers from A Lasting Impression Florist, in Queensbury.
A gift certificate to Adirondack Winery, in Queensbury/Lake George.
A travel mug & coffee from Stewart's Shops
Gift Cards to Cooper's Cave Ale Company Pub Restaurant, in Glens Falls.
Gift Cards to Hair Creations Salon and Cosmetics Boutique, in Queensbury.
Gift Cards to Southern Adirondack Re-Store and Habitat For Humanity Thrift Shop, in Moreau.
In Celebration, Here Are Five Fun Facts About Mrs. Bean
1). Can you guess how long she’s been at Granville?
“I’ve been teaching 3rd and 4th grades at Granville CSD for 29 years!”
2) Her favorite thing about teaching here?
“The children’s enthusiasm and determination, and the absolute dedication and support from the staff. I see the hours my fellow teachers and administrators put in before and after school, each one going above and beyond to help each other and their students. It’s wonderful to be a part of this community.”
3) Her best advice to Granville school families?
“Home support makes a huge difference in your children’s school experience. Things like making sure they get a good night’s sleep, doing homework, handing in paperwork, and coming to school ready to participate. These small, everyday things set up your child to enjoy school and learn well.”
4) Did you know she mentors new teachers at Granville Elementary?
“I love working with young teachers to offer them guidance in their planning and classroom management, and also to provide a voice of support and encouragement.”
5) Mrs. Bean’s Guiding Philosophy?
“Each morning I set my intention to make a difference in some small way, and each evening, I reflect and think about whether I’ve accomplished it.”
Resources
Here is the link to Mrs. Bean’s feature on Q101.7 Website.
Home support tips for caregivers: Here is a short article on six free and low-cost organization tools for kids.
More home support tips: Here is a link to a free app to build your parenting skills and learn about dealing with outbursts, learning differences and navigating the hard days.