Mrs. Chicoine's Bio

I began teaching in 1989 at Fort Miller M.S. in Fresno. In 1997, I moved to Visalia and taught one year at Divisadero M.S. In 1998 I began teaching at La Joya M.S. In 2007 I became the Principal of Curriculum and Instruction As a teacher most of my experience has been working with seventh graders in Health and Science. I enjoyed teaching Leadership, which runs the pep rallies and dances. I also coached robotics and Science Olympiad. I sponsor the Kiwanis Builders Club which meets every Tuesday morning in room LM3 at 7:45. I have also taught Math, Physical Education, and History. I graduated in 1987 from California State University, Fresno. In 2006 I earned a Master in Education from Fresno Pacific University in Educational Technology. In high school I attended Bullard in Fresno. I have been married to Dennis for 25 years. We have two children. Brad is studying architecture and in his fifth year at Cal Poly. Matt is studying mechanical engineering and is in his third year at Cal Poly.

Celebrating after 3 years of earning a
Masters in Educational Technology :)

PICTURES FROM MAY 6

@ FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

My Philosophy of Education

I believe….

v a teacher is knowledgeable and passionate about the content they teach.

v a teacher motivates students beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

v a teacher inspires students to be active participants in learning.

v a teacher motivates students by praising their accomplisments.

v a teacher helps students see how learning is important to their future.

v a teacher offers students choices to show what they know.

v a teacher is understanding about the challenges students face.

v a teacher models caring and the “Golden Rule”.

v a teacher is fair and patient.

v a teacher is enthusiastic, smiles, laughs and makes learning fun.

v a teacher helps students dream and realize their goals.

Mrs. Lewis and I dressed up for the Halloween Dance in 2003.

VACATIONS

For summer 2005 I went to Vail Colorado with my husband and we hiked and cycled.
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In the summer of 2004 I spent a lot of time hiking in Yosemite and climbing mountains to test my mettle. Click the pictures to make them larger.

Clouds Rest the last mountain I climbed this summer.

Sunrise Mountain is passed on the hike to Clouds Rest.

May Lake Reflection

A break after seven miles downhill. Our feet needed a rest. I'm in the middle.

Vacation 2003: Here are some pictures of my summer vacation. I was able to ride 400 miles in the Washington Cascades with my husband and I boated for a week at Trinity lake in northern California. I also spent a month taking classes for my Masters in Educational Technology and started creating this class website. My summer had wings and flew by.