Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

Philosophy of Education

I believe that education is the key to success. As a teacher, I hope to motivate students to discover their inner strengths and abilities and to discover what truly inspires them. My goal is to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinions, fostering confidence in order for students to realize their full potential.

Personal Statement

I absolutely love teaching! I chose teaching as a profession because of my personal experiences in grade school. After encouraging teachers who would assign a lot of “busy work” and showed little to no enthusiasm about teaching, I decided to become a teacher because I wanted to make learning fun while applying lessons that would lend well to real life situations. As I approach my twelfth consecutive year as an elementary teacher my focus remains the same. I aim to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinions, while fostering confidence and allowing them to realize their full potential. 

Contact Information:

Phone:  314-438-4311

Email:  dhamiltn@hazelwoodschools.org