Hi!  My name is Teacher Deann.  I am so happy to be an Outschool teacher!  I have been an ESL teacher in an online classroom for the last 4 years.  Prior to this, I taught preschoolers (3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds) in a classroom setting for 8 years.  I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education (K-6) with a dual certification in Early Childhood Education (N-3).  While I was teaching preschool, I completed my Masters in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). 

My passion has always been teaching preschoolers.  I love when I see that "spark" or "click" when a preschooler grasps a concept we have been working on in the classroom.  I believe preschool education should be hands-on, meaningful, and FUN.  Preschoolers learn through exploring, movement, songs, and games.  It is my goal to teach all subject areas through these outlets. 

I am married and have two children, Jackson and Emma.  They love Outschool classes, too!  We love camping in our travel trailer, gardening (we have a HUGE vegetable garden), playing outside, and going on walks.  We have a boxer mix, Orion, too.  

I look forward to meeting you and your preschooler in the Outschool classroom!