Educational Philosophy
I believe all children can learn. We need to educate students in a way that will allow them not only to survive in our ever changing world, but to succeed and have a hand in making this a better place. For a teacher, imparting knowledge is not enough. To encourage learning and a love for learning is essential. We need to teach students to solve problems, work in cooperative environments, use language to discuss, explore and teach, use technology, and, finally, to reflect and evaluate their own learning processes. I try to provide a safe, nurturing, fun environment to allow students to reach their full potential.

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
-William Butler Yeats

Educational Training

MA in Elementary Education/Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico

BS Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon

+50 semester hours of graduate credits in Education courses

Vicki.Crawford@dcsdk12.org

Mrs. Crawford's Website

Educational Experience
1995-Present - Northridge Elementary, 6th grade teacher

1992-1995 - Zia Middle School and Sierra Middle School, Las Cruces, New Mexico - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Literature, Composition, and Social Studies teacher

1981-1985 - Albuquerque Public Schools - Long term Physical Education/Health and Science substitute teacher, Elementary, Middle, and High School level

1977-1981 - (seasonal) Colorado Outdoor Education Center, Florissant, Colorado - Outdoor Educator, wrangler, and trip leader