Lori Parker

Certificated Teacher, Endorsed in Special Education and Elementary Education.

Enthusiasm: I have a love of teaching and joy for changing student’s lives

Experience: I have 5 years as a para educator in a number of diverse classrooms, both SpEd and Gen-Ed, and have 1 year substituting experience

Patience and Flexibility: Patience and understanding is balanced with flexibility

Training: Curriculum is guided by student data to insure that the needs of individual students are being met

Volunteering: A strong background in volunteering both on and off campus. Sports, Drama, Student help

What I can Bring to Orting School District

Reading is a passion- anything and everything!

I love animals of all kinds, and kids of all ages

Participate in a reenactment group- camping, arts, crafts and more

Extensive and uncontained curiosity about everything- no subject avoided

Love being busy and involved

Patient, kind, interested, willing to learn, willing to listen

About Me

I believe the purpose of education is to give everyone the tools by which they can live a happy, productive life

Each and every student is capable of success

Each and every student has the right to appropriate supports

Positive reinforcement is a way of life- not an afterthought

Each and every student has the right to a safe learning

environment

Clear expectations foster understanding

Consistent routines are imperative

Personal Beliefs

To prepare each student for success within the grade-level mainstream classroom

Plan of action:

Confer with teachers to ensure accommodations and modifications

are in known and in place

Target student learning to encompass the skills and knowledge

necessary to succeed in core content

Communication with family and staff

Personal Goals

Set expectations Discuss classroom rules/rewards Elicit comments, questions or concerns

Review School rules and procedures Classroom transitions, lunch assignments, schedules

Discuss Goals Long-term year-end goals Short term goals

Provide/review contact information

My First Day

Thank You

I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to come in today.