Meet Mrs. Hencke!

 
My name is Tammy Hencke and I am honored to be your child's first grade teacher.
As you read through my web page I hope that it will become obvious to you how much I adore children and absolutely love teaching first grade. 
Personal   * Born in Rapid City and have always lived in the Black Hills area.  My husband is a flight chief for aircraft maintenance stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Witchita Falls,Texas. 
We have one daughter, two sons and one grandson.
Interests   * My interests include decorating, reading, fishing and attending any activity that my children are involved in.  I cherish time spent with my family and am proud to be a Christian and also an American!
Experience & Education   * I received my Bachelor's  degree from Black Hills State University with a double major in Elementary and Special Education.

  * In 1998 I went back to Black Hills State University and received my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading Specialist endorsement.

  * In 2003 I completed an additional 45 hours specializing in reading and attention deficit disorders.

  * I have taught first grade for seventeen years and special education  for one.

 

 
You will find as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have really lived... are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.


-Henry Drummond
Belief Statements

 
I believe......
All children can learn given a safe, consistent and loving environment.
Children deserve respect always.
Teachers should hold high expectations for every child.
Teachers should provide a learning environment that fosters growth in both social and academic skills.
Parents and teachers are partners in a child's learning process.
Children need to be reminded daily of their strengths.
Teachers and children should laugh together every day.

 
 

 
 
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