Welcome to First Grade at The Academy for Teaching and Learning
Dear Families,
Hello and welcome aboard to first grade at The Academy for Teaching and Learning. My name is Nikki Reid-Clowney, and I am excited and privileged to have your child in my class. In May 1998, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in education from the University of South Carolina. In May 1999, I received a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a concentration in elementary education, also from the University of South Carolina. In the fall of 2004, I successfully completed all of the requirements to obtain a +30 hours advancement above my Master's degree in the area of early childhood education. In 2008, I earned National Board Certification. More recently, in 2018, I renewed my National Board Certification for another ten-year cycle.
For as long as I can remember, I have desired to become a teacher for young children. My personal goal is to establish a child-centered classroom community in which you, your child, and I work together to ensure that this school year will be an enjoyable and successful educational experience for your child. I am very optimistic that this will be an EXTRAORDINARY year for your child, as he or she will have many opportunities to learn new and exciting things. I invite you to browse the photos below to get a glimpse of the FABULOUS first grade experience at The Academy!
