Megan Stern

Teacher

Teaching Philosophy

Statement

I aspire to create a stimulating classroom environment for everyone to take responsible risks, exceed expectations, and practice mindfulness in our community.

Overarching Goals

  • Life-long Learning

    Students work to develop skills that will allow them to continue their learning outside of the classroom.

  • Community Connection

    Place-based education is an important part of connecting to your community. Living in Hawai’i, field trips to local

Teaching Methods

  • Differentiated instruction for students at various academic levels.
  • Implementation of auditory, kinesthetic, and visual strategies to reinforce concepts.
  •  Integration of technology for more interactive and engaging lessons that will build skills for 21st century learning.

Assessment

  • PBL
  • Differentiated Assessment
  •  Constructive Feedback
  •  Open Student, Parent, Teacher communication

Work Samples

Growth Mindset Lesson

Balanced Eating Module

Action Research

Certifications and Education

Hawai’i Teacher Standards Board

Provisional Teaching License; 2021-2024

Elementary Education K – 6

Milken Educators of Hawai’i

2022-2023 Teacher of Promise

 



Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Hawai’i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI

Concentration: Instructional Design


Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Psychology Minor

Hawai’i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI

Summa Cum Laude


Contact

megan.stern@k12.hi.us