Meet Mrs. Villanueva
I am excited to be at Pittsfield Elementary again this year. The third graders and I are going to have a big year of learning about the world and ourselves. I have recently earned a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan. This is my fifth year working in some capacity in Ann Arbor Public Schools. Last year was my first year at Pittsfield. I also spent several years teaching Spanish in the Detroit area. I enjoy reading, yoga, bike riding, and watching movies with my family.
My philosophy is that children are capable of building their learning alongside their teacher. This means that I work together with students and families to discover their learning style and the things that matter to them. It’s important that children have a great education in order to make good choices about their own lives and future. In third grade, I give students opportunities to exercise making choices as well as making their voice heard, leading to a fun-filled and educational year!
Communication between teacher and parents is a valuable part of your student’s learning, and I am happy to hear from you any time. Likewise, you can expect to hear from me on a regular basis through email, newsletters, and/or phone calls. Feel free to contact me any time!
Looking forward to an amazing year,
Melissa Villanueva
My philosophy is that children are capable of building their learning alongside their teacher. This means that I work together with students and families to discover their learning style and the things that matter to them. It’s important that children have a great education in order to make good choices about their own lives and future. In third grade, I give students opportunities to exercise making choices as well as making their voice heard, leading to a fun-filled and educational year!
Communication between teacher and parents is a valuable part of your student’s learning, and I am happy to hear from you any time. Likewise, you can expect to hear from me on a regular basis through email, newsletters, and/or phone calls. Feel free to contact me any time!
Looking forward to an amazing year,
Melissa Villanueva
Mi nombre es Melissa Villanueva y estoy emocionada de estar en Pittsfield Elementary este año. Los estudiantes de tercer grado y yo vamos a tener un gran año de aprendizaje acerca del mundo y de nosotros mismos.
Recientemente, yo me gradué de la Universidad de Michigan con un Maestría en Educación de Primaria. Este es mi segundo año en Pittsfield. También ha enseñado en una clase de 3er grado en Mitchell Elementary. También pasé varios años enseñando español en el área de Detroit. Me gusta leer, hacer yoga, paseos en bicicleta, y ver películas con mi familia.
Mi filosofía es que los niños son capaces de construir su aprendizaje junto a su maestra. Trabajaré junto con mis estudiantes y sus familias para descubrir su estilo de aprendizaje y las cosas que son importantes para ellos. Es importante que los niños tengan una buena educación para que puedan tomar las mejores decisiones sobre su propia vida y futuro. ¡En 3er grado, le doy a los estudiantes oportunidades para ejercer la toma de decisiones, así como hacer oír su voz, resultando en un año divertido y educativo!
La comunicación entre la maestra y los padres es una parte importante del aprendizaje de los estudiantes, y estaré feliz de comunicarme con usted en cualquier momento. De la misma manera, puede anticipar comunicación de mí regularmente por correo electrónico, cartas informativas y/o teléfono. ¡Siéntete libre de contactarme en cualquier momento!
Deseando un año increíble,
Melissa Villanueva