Hi.  My name is Debbie Byers.
I earned a Bachelor's degree from Bay Path University, and I also have a TESOL certificate.

I've worked with children for many years.  For six years, I home-schooled my four children in elementary-level math, science, language arts, and social studies.  I also led group lessons for all the children in our home-school circle.  

As a Daisy and Girl Scout leader, I taught science, sewing, crafts, good citizenship, social skills, and life skills to girls ages four to twelve.  

I worked for Literacy Volunteers for several years, teaching English as a second language, and I'm also currently an online ESL instructor.  

For three years I worked as a home visitor, helping families prepare their children for kindergarten.  Another responsibility of this job involved designing classes and activities to encourage school engagement and to teach good character to children in kindergarten through fifth grade.  These courses encompassed various topics from STEM and fitness to community service. 

For the past eight years I've been employed in the public school system.  I've taught children in all grades from preschool through twelfth grade, but the majority of my teaching has been with kindergartners and preschoolers.  

Learning should be fun and engaging!  I believe all children have special gifts and talents and it's a teacher's job to inspire children to discover their passion and develop their strengths.

I can't wait to see your child in the classroom!