Courtney Stanley

Kindergarten and 1st Grade MD, Sharon Elementary School
1st year

What teacher had the biggest influence on you as a student & why?:

My professor who taught all the Special Education courses. She had experiences, wisdom and passion that she expresses every single day as she prepared us for the real world of teaching.

Favorite book: “Lies My Teacher Told Me” by James Loewen

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite meal: Pizza  

Hobbies: Soccer, walking my dog, hiking.

Favorite musician: Luke Combs 

Favorite teams: New York Yankees

Favorite TV show: “Law and Order”

Favorite Movie: “Grease”

Proudest moment on the job: The first time a student mastered an IEP goal.

Fondest memory on the job: My kids telling me they are thankful for me this Thanksgiving.

What inspires you?: Making a difference in the lives of my students.

How do you make connections with students?: Building a sense of safety, trust, respect and getting to know each one personally.

If you could pass on your wisdom: Each day is a new start. Go into work with a positive attitude...it can be contagious!