Philosophy:
Education
Currently teaching fourth grade
at St. Louise de Marillac School
Taught over 32 years in the
Carlynton School district ~
grades 2, 4, an 6 also gifted
education
Taught one year in the
Claysburg-Kimmel School District
~ art and reading
BS – Education, Clarion
University of PA, 1972
MS- Education, Duquesne
University, 1978
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
each child to become a life-long reader. My
favorite class to teach is reading, and I read to my
St. Louise de Marillac School
class every day from a novel or picture book. I
know that it is during these times when I am
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
reading to my class, that I have them “in the palm
of my hand”. I am able to teach my class so many
important reading skills though my daily reading. I
also try to incorporate picture books into other
lessons that I teach in other subjects, especially
math.
For the past 13 years I have been teaching two
or three sections of fourth grade math. I have
developed a respect for this subject that I never
had as a child because I was not “good” in math. I
teach my students the little tricks and techniques
they need to become better in math and to have a
true understanding of WHY and HOW math works.
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.
105 Griffwood Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-6329
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PowerPoint: the ability to create a

Shakhsanam Rizayeva
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.
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
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

file for viewing on websites a brochure in two or three columns to

I am an avid gardener and active
member of the Pittsburgh Iris and embed or print.
Daylily Society, serving 11 years as Rubistar.com: the ability to create
a member of its Board of Directors. detailed rubrics for educational
I am also an active member of the
assessments.
Daffodil and Hosta Society of
Western Pennsylvania, serving 2
Excel: the ability to create charts.
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.