Philosophy:

Education Mrs. Jeanne Rowles

In reflecting on my 32 years of teaching in
public schools, I realize that I have developed a
passion for the teaching of reading and a love of
children’s literature. I have always encouraged 4th grade teacher
Currently teaching fourth each child to become a life-long reader. My
favorite class to teach is reading, and I read to
grade at St. Louise de St. Louise de Marillac School
my class every day from a novel or picture book.
Marillac School I know that it is during these times when I am Pittsburgh, PA 15241
reading to my class, that I have them “in the
Taught over 32 years in
palm of my hand”. I am able to teach my class so
the Carlynton School many important reading skills though my daily
reading. I also try to incorporate picture books
district ~ grades 2, 4, an
into other lessons that I teach in other subjects,
6 also gifted education especially math.

Taught one year in the For the past 13 years I have been teaching
Claysburg-Kimmel School two or three sections of fourth grade math. I
have developed a respect for this subject that I
District ~ art and reading never had as a child because I was not “good” in
BS – Education, Clarion math. I teach my students the little tricks and
techniques they need to become better in math
University of PA, 1972 and to have a true understanding of WHY and
MS- Education, Duquesne HOW math works.

University, 1978 I believe that character education is a MUST

in each student’s life and have worked hard to
develop it every student I have taught. Each
student deserves to be treated with respect and
needs to show respect. I have tried to be a good
Christian example during these past three
decades of my life as a public school educator
and now as an educator in a Catholic school.

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I am an active member of St Louise
de Marillac Church. I serve regularly as
both a reader and Eucharistic minister
at church services. I take the Eucharist
to shut ins at least once a month. In
2009 I became a member of the Ladies
of Charity. Our church has a mission
with the refugees at Alvern Gardens in
Castle Shannon. I’ve become involved
with servicing these dear people by
tutoring them and helping with their
needs. Since many of them use SHIM
(South Hills Interfaith Ministry) I have
assisted with some of SHIM’s programs.
I am an avid gardener and active
member of the Pittsburgh Iris and
Daylily Society, serving 11 years as a
member of its Board of Directors. I am
also an active member of the Daffodil
and Hosta Society of Western
Pennsylvania, serving 2 years as Vice
President and 7 years as a member of
its Board of Directors. Since gardening
is important to me, I have helped to
create and maintain gardens at the
schools where I have taught.
Technology
Recently I have completed a
graduate course at Waynesburg
University. The course,
Introduction to Educational
Technology, have given me new
skills that I am able to utilize in
my classroom:
Slide.com: the ability to
create a slide show using
photos in various “skins” to
enhance the subject
Photostory: the ability to
create a YouTube story
using photos and adding my
own music choice
Glogster.com: the ability to
create an online poster
Scribd.com: the ability to
take documents and embed
them as a PDF file for
viewing on websites
Rubistar.com: the ability to
create detailed rubrics for
educational assessments.
Excel: the ability to create
charts.
PowerPoint: the ability to
create a unit of study or
concept in a slide show
complete with voice.
Prezi.com: the ability to
create images or graphics in
an interactive presentation
Delicious.com: the ability to
create social bookmarking.
Blogging: the ability to
create an on-line journal for
student interaction.
Google Calendar: the ability
to a calendar for classroom
and personal use.
Google Form for Test or
Survey: the ability to use a
Google account to create a
test for students to work
collaboratively.
Word brochure: the ability
to create a brochure in two
or three columns to embed
or print.