4 MARCH 2018 ArcAd A News I also try to be a great storyteller. I will research as much as I can about the subject I’m going to teach the following day. That way the story goes where I need it to go. When you fill your cup up with information, you’re able to better direct the conversation. How does the Archway Veritas community make your job easier? I think it is very helpful seeing how much parents are invested. When you send a student here, there’s an expectation that comes with that, both in terms of schoolwork and behavior. So, when you get parents who are on the same page as you when it comes to what is good for the students, that is a wonderful setup. Our parents are off the charts. The way they hold us in high esteem and, quite frankly, respect what we do, makes my job much easier. I think we’ve been given a level of respect by the parents because they’ve seen the results in their kids. Our administration is also a big part of the success. I can’t say enough about them, the way they lead and the way they always have our backs as teachers. Tell us about your background. I’m from Canada. I’ve spent 18 years as a teacher. Teaching was a family profession. My dad taught at a school that is similar to Archway Veritas, and I have two sisters who taught too. It’s in our blood. When I worked in Canada, I spent time as a P.E. teacher. I played all kinds of sports growing up, volleyball, basketball, swimming. I was even a downhill skier. We used to take the kids to a camp in northern Ontario. Here at Archway Veritas, whenever there’s a 5K run, a hike, or anything outdoors, I always try to go. Love was why I came to Phoenix. I was down here visiting a friend and met my husband. This has been my home for years though, it’s a fabulous community and I feel very blessed. What is your favorite part about teaching at a Great Hearts school? I think we’re very blessed in that it holds true to classical education. Teachers want to teach it. We really make a great effort to give it our best, with the curriculum being so rich. We’re handed a curriculum that is phenomenal, and I see the growth and love of learning with it. It’s rich in literature. When you can get a kid excited about Aesop’s Fables, or reciting poetry, it creates a love of learning. I always tell my kids, you were created for greatness. You have virtue in you from the time of your birth. My job is to pull that out of you and hold you to it. With a big work load and complex subjects, how do you make that do-able for such young children? It’s taken work. It’s not like a magic wand has just been waved over the school. I would say that you can’t speak enough about classroom management. When you’ve got that, you’ve got the kids. Get the behavior down and everything else will follow. THIS MONTH’S WINNER: Meridith Flower – Archway Veritas NOMINATED BY: Paige Cook Meridith Flower teaches first grade at Archway Veritas. Winning teachers receive Arcadia News gift items, a gift certifi cate for Elements Massage-Phoenix Arcadia and a gift certifi cate to Postino. All winners are invited to an end of school year celebratory luncheon. Nominate a teacher you love at arcadianews.com. Arcadia is full of thoughtful people. In the years I have worked for the Arcadia News , I’ve heard countless stories of individuals doing kind and generous acts of service for those who are in need. But what is truly impressive is when you see that caring spirit coming from even the youngest members of the community. We’ve got two of those stories in our March edition. Ingleside Middle School student Emma Jazo decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day by collecting teddy bears for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She passed around over 200 fliers asking for donations, and ended up with 85 stuffed animals donated to the hospital. Also getting in on the giving spirit were four Arcadia freshmen boys, who created a group called Kidz 4 Causes, which focuses on rare diseases. Xander Black, Matthew Linhart, Michael Bendok and Samuel Steiner teamed up to raise over $50,000 through their fundraising efforts! Stories like these would make anyone proud to be a part of the Arcadia community. March means spring is here, and with that comes people heading outdoors. But humans aren’t the only ones excited about soaking in the beautiful weather. This is the perfect time of year for outings with your dogs, and we’ve got that covered in this issue! Help your dog learn impeccable manners at a local obedience school, before taking him or her out to one of the many great walking locations around the neighborhood. The winter sports season has ended, and we were fortunate to be near so many successful schools and teams this year. In fact, there were too many to single any out, so we put together a playoff wrap up, where you can find out how the year ended for soccer and basketball teams at Xavier, Veritas and Arcadia High School. This edition of the Arcadia News also has a history of Scottsdale Fashion Square, a look into the controversial bikes that have been lying around, and of course, our annual Camp Guide to prepare you for the upcoming summer. As always, I encourage you to reach out to me with any story ideas, suggestions or feedback. Many of our best neighborhood stories are made possible by local readers who contact us. We hope you enjoy the March 2018 edition – and thank you for reading the Arcadia News ! — Nick Smith nick@arcadianews.com EDITOR’S NOTE BEALSMD.COM 5410 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite E400 | Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 | (480) 947-6788 Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon Specializing in Facial & Body Rejuvenation $300 OFF Stephen P. 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