I am so excited to be a first-grade teacher this year at Manzanita Charter School! My name is Ms. West, and I cannot wait to be a part of the Manzanita community! I have graduated from San Diego State University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and continued on to achieve my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential while also pursuing my Master's in education. I am committed to providing a safe and engaging learning environment for your child and an inclusive learning environment for our community. Each child is an individual, and it is so important to our classroom environment that we encourage and cheer each other in our accomplishments!
A little about me, I grew up locally in Buellton and was inspired by my own education here in the Santa Ynez Valley. I love my hometown and cannot wait to give back to the community that raised me. I love being outside, listening to music, and watching sports - usually with my twin sister, Kiely, my little sister, Addison, and my parents. We are a family of runners, golfers, and fans of Friday night football. But what I love the most is that every Sunday we have a tradition of walking all together and celebrating with waffles afterward.
I believe that every child is different when it comes to the way that they learn, and I enjoy witnessing their unique capabilities and curiosities. Each of us and my new little scholars are different based on their different learning styles, so I am excited to use multiple learning strategies to reach them in the best way possible. I cannot wait to meet each scholar, not just in first grade, but in the wonderful Manzanita community. I have always had a passion for working with children, and I cannot wait to be able to teach alongside these wonderful teachers in the Manzanita Charter School District.
As a teacher, I recognize the importance of communication. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me either through email or ParentSquare. I will do my best to answer as quickly as possible. I am looking forward to building relationships both in and outside the classroom with the rest of the First Grade team to create lessons that are exciting, enriching, and equitable for all students in the classroom. I have always loved working with children and can’t wait to be a part of our school community.
Sincerely,
Ms. West