One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those
who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material,
but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child." --Carl Jung
Hello, it's Mr.Ramos!
It's the first day of summer and the first day of a relatively shorter summer vacation. School year 2011-2012 has finally come to a close and I wasn't expecting that I will be at a new school for the incoming school year. For 5 prolific years, I have devoted my time teaching a wonderful class at Gratts Elementary in downtown Los Angeles.
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| Gratts @ dusk |
This class made me discover and rediscover the nobility and the important role of being a teacher. I was lucky to have had students that opened a world of opportunities for me to hone my craft. The program has undergone a lot of changes, from a moderate to severe class, serving kids who are in an alternate curriculum to mild to moderate with students using the core curriculum. The best thing about it was more than 60% of them were in the same program for the past 5 years. It gave me an opportunity to work very closely with them and their families, offering constancy and consistency not usually present in a child's educational experience.
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| Very Special Arts Festival, Music Center, Downtown LA |
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| Habitat Project- Treasures Unit 5 4th Grade |
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| Kid's Ocean Day 2012, Dockweiler Beach |
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| Science Center Field Trip |
I am so proud of what they have become, seeing them through more than half of their elementary years. I can't wait to hear about more great things that they will accomplish as they spread their wings and soar with their knowledge, skills, and great attitude to succeed.
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| Southern California Special Olympics-Track and Field |
I come to Pali with a full heart; wanting to do more of the many great things I've started at Gratts. I don't only look forward but I can't wait to start and meet the school faculty and staff, students, and parents that will make me discover and rediscover more great things about teaching.
