Ms. Birnbaum 2nd grade teacher

Who was your favorite teacher? ​
Ms. Erikson was my favorite because she really got to know here students as individuals. I remember her coming to one of our softball games in 3rd grade and taking the class to her family’s farm to pick pumpkins.


What did Prescott students do that made you proud last year? ​
Last year, I was proud of my students’ willingness to try new and harder things throughout the year.

What are your hopes and dreams for your students? ​
I hope that my students become independent thinkers and problem solvers.

What do you hope to accomplish as an educator?​
I hope to get to know my students and develop a safe and welcoming environment for my students to learn in.

For my students this year, I promise…​to listen to them​.
For my colleagues this year, I promise…​to maintain open lines of communication.

Mrs. Blundy 2nd grade teacher

Who was your favorite teacher?​
My favorite teacher in elementary school was my 7th & 8th grade Social Studies teacher, Joseph Accardi. He was sarcastic, funny, and very loving. He pushed us to build independence and take ownership of our learning. He also taught the content in a way that made it fun and fostered a curiosity to continue learning about things that piqued our interests.

What did Prescott students do that made you proud last year?​
Last year, Issac Murcio made me the most proud. He made incredible gains on the NWEA and in his reading level. He worked so hard and it was a joy to see him show so much deep thinking by the end of the school year.

What are your hopes and dreams for your students? ​
For my students, my hope is that they become more independent as the school year goes on. I hope that they feel safe taking academic risks, that they feel comfortable communicating with one another, and that they are open to learning outside of their comfort zones. I also hope they build strong empathetic skills that help them be socially conscience and responsible.

What do you hope to accomplish as an educator? ​
My goals for working with children is to foster a level of independence within them, to push them to think critically, to help them be able to be strong, responsible, and empathetic members of society. Personally, my goal is to be a better listener, to meet kids where they are academically, and to help them achieve their personal hopes and dreams.

For my students this year, I promise…​For my students this year, I promise to always value what you have to say and help you feel safe to say it.
For my colleagues this year, I promise…​For my colleagues this year, as your union delegate, I promise to always advocate for your best interests and contractual rights.