Michelle Van Horn
Education and Experience:
B.S. Elementary Ed. from Penn State, 1989
1-1/2 years teaching pre-school
3 years teaching in the Philadelphia public schools grades 1, 2, and 5
Children: Three: John (7-92), Ethan (5-94), and Evelyn (4-97)
Statement of Education
I have chosen, with my husband, to home school our children. I believe that a dedicated parent, whether formally trained in education or not, can offer her child an excellent chance to learn in a non-threatening environment. A parent educator must conscientiously employ a comprehensive program that gives the child ample opportunity to experience a variety of subject areas. I find the home environment to be a great place to permit a child to succeed and fail on his own turf. I personally strive to include a strong Christian background in our daily plans.
What I look for during an evaluation
1. Organization of information. Is it easy for an outsider to understand?
2. Many examples of the child's work.
3. A clear account of the days logged. Superintendents usually want to be able to add these up quickly. A page with the date written then marked as a day is fine.
ex. 9/21-1 9/22-1 9/23-5 9/24-sick
(have medical records handy for superintendents too)
4. Be able to show improvement in the subject areas. Math pre and post tests are nice as are writting samples.
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