Dawn is originally from California and has taught in the U.S., South Korea, and Hong Kong for ten years before joining Stamford. She has experience teaching kindergarten through Grade 6 students, with management in highly diverse, inclusive classroom environments. Dawn has enjoyed much success developing the curriculum as Math Coordinator at her previous school, being a mentor teacher for aspiring educators, and using educational technology in the classroom. Dawn is passionate about using an inquiry-based learning approach that helps facilitate her students’ genuine interest and engagement.
Dawn says, “My biggest focus as an educator is creating a strong community in my classroom. Through inquiry and collaboration, I want students to look forward to coming to school each day because they think it’s fun and engaging. I believe creating an environment where students feel challenged, safe, and accepted is the key to fostering autonomous learners that have a passion for learning.”