Good Morning,
My name is Kherry Guy and I currently work in Prince George's County Maryland. I work for P.G.C.P.S. and I am completing year 9 within the county. I am originally from New York City and decided to make my stay in Maryland permanent after graduating from undergrad. I am a mother of 2 boys and I am an avid football fan. (Super Bowl LII Champs are my team).
For the first 8 years of teaching, I taught fourth grade math and science. I also served as the Science department chair person for 4 years. Although the subject is taught, I did not feel that there was enough emphasis on the importance of science in the fourth grade because it is not tested. (State Tested). I am currently out of the classroom setting serving as the data coach, testing coordinator, and TAG coordinator for my school. I am considered a part of the schools' leadership team and I work closely with the 4th grade teachers to plan lessons for math and co-teaching lessons as well. Seeing testing first hand solidifies my thoughts about science in the classroom. I would like to do more for the science component in the fourth grade to prepare the students for testing in the fifth grade.
Through my participation in the climate academy, I hope to be able to gain information in order to be able to teach biweekly lessons in the 4th grade classes in the upcoming school year. This will allow me to continue to work closely with the teachers and giv e the students lessons that are outside of the regular curriculum.
I look forward to working with everyone.