Hello! My Name is Mrs. Maxwell. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science from Longwood University in 2010. I majored in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. I also minored in Photography. I taught for 8 years in Prince George County, Virginia. I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades (2nd is my FAVORITE!). This is my first year as a Salem Star and I couldn't be more excited! My favorite thing about teaching is being silly and teaching students to love learning! This year, I work alongside many wonderful support specialists to ensure your child gets the most out of our classroom. Together, we work hard to make sure every child succeeds academically, socially, and emotionally. It is my goal to deliver the best instruction through use of various teaching strategies. I love teaching with technology and love any hands on activity that gets students excited and keeps them engaged in their learning. Aligning every second of our day with the Virginia Standards of Learning and the CCPS Pacing Guides, we have fun learning all of the essential knowledge our students are expected to learn.
When I'm not in the classroom teaching, I enjoy spending time with my two boys, Max who is 2 and Sam who is 5. I am happily married to my high school sweetheart, Rick. We live here in Chesterfield County, close to where we grew up! I also enjoy spending time with my friends, music and photography.
Thanks so much for stopping by our virtual space! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to ensure a successful year for you and your student! I look forward to our educational adventure!