Michelle Garvey

Programs	Education Major
Class	2018
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Connecticut
Study Abroad	Auckland, New Zealand

Focus

Early Childhood/Elementary

Internship

Spanish Immersion Intern at Jericho Elementary School in Jericho, VT

Post-Grad Job

Fourth Grade Teacher at Swanton School in Swanton, VT

What is the best thing about being an Education major at Champlain?

At Champlain, I was able to dive into coursework and the elementary education field experience from the first semester of my first year. The Upside-Down Curriculum allowed me to develop my professional skills in a meaningful and beneficial manner. I’ve been placed in a number of classroom environments and have developed the tools to meet the needs of diverse students in multiple ways.

How has the Core Curriculum impacted your education?

Core shone a light on the true interdisciplinary nature of the world. I was able to work on skills necessary for an educator such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and synthesis. I was also able to supplement my learning of pedagogy with psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy while understanding the connections to other majors in various divisions.

How does your internship tie in with your Foreign Languages minor?

I am currently interning in a Spanish immersion kindergarten classroom at Jericho Elementary School. My duties in the classroom include implementing behavioral support and aiding in class preparation. This opportunity to meld my two areas of study is a goal I did not know would be so seamlessly achievable. Thanks to my advisor, I was able to explore a career path I’ve wanted to pursue as long as I can remember.