Meet Ms. Holan

Hello!

I am Ms. Holan, and I will be your new second-grade teacher! I am a first-year teacher and have recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. My past professional experiences include vocational training, educational employment, and internships within the local elementary schools and headstarts. In my personal life, I live in Big Lake with my fiancee, and two small children. We have two dogs, and a cat. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, having bon fires, playing cards, and creating fun activities and lessons for my students!

My Teaching Philosophy:

I believe that every student has the desire and ability to learn and achieve success, it just takes a special support system to pull this desire out of them! I feel that every child is unique, and should be treated as such. Each and every student should be provided with the support, materials, and resources they need to do their best. I will meet these needs by offering an array of teaching methods from hands-on activities, to structure based group work, and everything in between, I guarantee to find an approach that my students will benefit from not only as individuals but as a group as well. I strive to teach my students not only the academic essentials, but character building techniques as well. From integrity, to respect, and responsibility,  In order to succeed, I believe I must help my students strive to become well- rounded individuals. I offer extensive opportunities for problem-solving, critical thinking, social skills, physical activity, effective communication, creativity, and so much more! Trust and team- work are key, for this reason, I will work closely with my partner teachers, administration, and my students and their families. This will be done by constant and consistent communication, relationship building activities such as volunteer opportunities, and meet the teacher nights, ect. I have a passion for education and love to see children succeed and grow, and love knowing that I am part of the reason why. I vow to always improve myself, educate myself, and give all of my support to my students and their families. I vow to be open and honest with all, and to always portray myself in an acceptable manner.