My name is Mrs. Jill Thompson and I am a math and science facilitator for J.V Washam Elementary School in NC! Before I became a facilitator I taught in the classroom for 8 years. I grew up in the Syracuse, New York area. I am a graduate of Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts and have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Bachelor of Arts in English. I have obtained my AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) licensure at UNCC and at Winthrop University I obtained my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction! I am also an adjunct professor at UNCC teaching using technology in the classroom.
I enjoy spending time with my husband, Josh. We got married in Jamaica! I have two younger brothers. My brother, John, is a basketball coach at Virginia Tech University and my other brother, Eric, is a sophmore in college. I am a die hard Red Sox and Patriots fan. I also love to read, play softball and play my wii.
My educational philosophy as an educator is to create a positive 21st century learning environment for students; setting the stage for their entire academic life. Teaching a rich, meaningful, and well balanced curriculum of skills and concepts through age appropriate activities, will encourage children to want to become life long learners. I believe in building upon a child’s curiosity and encourage them to pursue new knowledge. I value an open community and believe that through a partnership between family and school we can support and challenge students to their full potential. The children we teach today are the future of the world; their goals and beliefs are taken from what we provide for them. If we provide a positive learning environment to all our children that encourages good values and high expectations, the students will foster life long learning skills.
