Ms. Richards' Class Website

Biography

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The 2017-2018 school year will mark my second year as part of the FALA family and I am delighted to be returning. FALA is truly an amazing place to work and learn. 

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I completed my Masters in Mathematics Education at Northern Arizona University in May 2016. I also hold a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from NAU. I believe that students learn mathematics best when they are required to explore patterns, predict, and explain their reasoning to others. I don't believe that memorizing steps to solve a problem and memorizing formulas is learning mathematics. It is my hope that each student will leave my classroom with a DEEP understanding of the concepts we have covered, an ability to think critically about new problems and an appreciation for the ART of mathematics.

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My interests outside of math are pretty diverse. I really enjoy being active. This includes going dancing (country two-step is my favorite), snowboarding, swimming, biking, Ultimate Frisbee and recently slack lining. I also enjoy drawing, puzzles, and reading a good book.

 

I cannot wait to get to know all of you!

~Kayla Richards