Amy Burgoyne

Welcome!
As a teacher and former parent at Saint John's School, I looked for these qualities in a school for my own child and continue to work towards them for all children at Saint John's:

• A safe and welcoming environment where my child is important
• Strong academics, faith, and values
• Individualized and differentiated instruction
• Friendly faces
• Acceptance of all
• Service to others and the  community
• Cohesive faculty
• Family commitment and participation
• A place where children LOVE to go to school
• Learning is fun!

Saint John's School is all of this and more!

Professional Background:
I am so very proud to say that this is my 22nd year at Saint John's School. I am a graduate of the College of St. Catherine with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I have been teaching for 40 years!  I have taught Grades 1, 2, 1-2 multi-age, 3, 5, and 6.
 
I live in Forest Lake. We have two wonderful children. Our son is a Police Officer in Provo Utah. Our daughter is a manager, bartender, and server at a local restaurant.
  
In my free time, I enjoy anything that involves being with my family,  golfing, cooking, home decorating, crafts, and entertaining with friends.

Philosophy of Education:
I strive to provide a classroom atmosphere where all students feel safe, loved, and respected. I believe a positive environment in which students feel valued enables each student to be open to learning and helps to develop a love of learning. Because students don’t all learn the same way, I provide differentiated lessons so that they are exposed to many different opportunities to learn and grow. My goals are to engage all students in active learning. I teach and model respect and appreciation for each child’s unique talents and abilities so that they learn to accept and celebrate each other the way Jesus taught us. I believe that the best learning and most successful school year occurs when the teacher, student, and parents work together. Above all, I want my students to look forward to school each and every day.

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