My name is
Cynthia Fraser and I have been teaching at the Primary Level on the Edgewood
Campus since 1986. I have my California LIFE Credential(K-8), CBEST
Certificate, and CLAD 1 and CLAD 2 training.
During my years on this campus, I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade,
combinations of Kindergarten and First, and, finally, Second Grade. Each year I
try to tweak the curriculum to fit the needs of the students, while bringing in
new ideas to update my teaching. These past two years have been marked by a
rapid acceleration of bringing new technology into the classroom! My current
First Graders and I are Promethean
Partners as we actively learn new skills on our board.
A few years ago I
assumed the responsibilities of Fairmont’s Master Teacher at the elementary
level. One of the requirements of this position is that I maintain part-time
responsibilities in the regular classroom. For this reason, I share a contract
with Ms. Montague while dividing my time in and out of the classroom.
“Job-sharing” is truly more than a 50-50 share. I have been very fortunate to
work with both Ms. Montague and Mrs. Brown during these years. My duties outside of the classroom lead me
to the other Fairmont campuses where I look forward to continue using my
experience and knowledge to the fullest.
Additionally, I
am the Language Arts Coordinator for the elementary grades and a member of the
Tiger Team. In both capacities, I work with other coordinators and team members
to explore and implement new ideas. For the past and current WASC
Accreditations, I have been on the Leadership Team. I am very proud of our
documentation for the WASC committee.
Outside of the
classroom, I enjoy reading, movies, and sewing. With my new NookColor I find
myself browsing and adding to my future reading more often than not! Revisiting Europe is definitely on my wish
list, with my taste of Northern Ireland, Germany, Scotland, and England still
fresh. Of course, my favorite, current pastime is being with my four
grandchildren, Kate, Jack, Matthew, and Aubrey. With our new Annual Disneyland
passes, we will have plenty of Mickey Mouse Time!
I have an
unyielding passion for teaching that not even the rainiest season can dampen. My
teaching is not limited to Monday-Friday.
I pick up and create ideas EVERYDAY in ANYPLACE with ANYONE. A market, a
restaurant, a museum, or a mall....I am thinking, “Hey, this would work for....” My planning is nonstop and I love it.
My name is Megan
Brown. I come from a family of teachers
and knew as a young child that this was the career I wanted. After beginning as a substitute teacher at
the Edgewood campus 9 years ago, I am now completing my 8th year teaching first
grade at the Edgewood Campus. How time
flies! This year’s 8th graders were my
first group of 6 year old students, and it is amazing to see how big they have
become (many tower over me when I walk the hallways), and it's hard to believe they
are off to high school. In addition to
my position as a first grade teacher, I am also the Grade Level coordinator for
first grade and a member of Fairmont’s Promethean Tiger team.
I earned my
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from Long Beach State, and my California
Teaching Credential from National University.
I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible with my family, and I have
recently learned how wonderful it is to have Disneyland passes! I have a 6 year old son, Jack, and a 3 year
old daughter, Aubrey, who both attend Fairmont’s Anaheim Hills campus. My husband and I recently started a Gourmet
Food Truck business which keeps our family busy! We will be celebrating our 10 year wedding
anniversary this summer. Working with my
young students and their families is the best part of my job here at
Fairmont! It is so invigorating to watch
my first graders grow leaps and bounds during their first grade year. I love being part of the Fairmont Edgewood
family!
Contributed by Jonna, Edgewood campus
