Welcome All Families to Third Grade! My name is Annamarie Pacheco. I am teaching once again in Menlo Park. For the last several years, I have been teaching at St. Victor School in San Jose. Currently, I reside in Menlo Park with my husband and son. Riding my horse is my favorite pass time.
    Since my family history is within the Bay Area, so is my educational background. As a young student, I began my private education at Woodland School located in Portola Valley. Ilater attended High School at Woodside Priory College Prep., also located in Portola Valley. Notre Dame de Namur University is where I graduated with a B.A. in Liberal Studies including a minor in The Arts. I have also attended graduate school, and currently hold a California Teaching Credential. Currently, I am once again attending Notre Dame de Namur University to receive my Masters' Degree in Administration.
    My Philosophy as a teacher is to teach children to become life-long learners. It is my responsibility to make sure that students not only know textual facts, but that they can grow socially and emotionally as well. Developing the skills and attributes of an intelligent, problem-solving individual shows that we recognize the student as a whole learner. It is crucial to inspire students to become caring, confident, and creative life-long learners who can successfully meet life's challenges. To encourage this; the school, home and community must be a comfortable, safe, and secure place to learn. Overall, if we focus on the student as a "whole" every student will have all opportunities to be successful throughout educational careers.
    I am excited to be working with your students and families throughout the year. Please feel free to come see me if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year. God Bless!

                                        Sincerely,
                                           Ms.Pacheco