Teacher of the Month - Ann Perry
Ann has been a teacher for 28 years, 23 of those in the Poudre School District and 20 at CLPE. She started her career as a special education teacher, but in 2003 CLPE needed a counselor and she took the job while studding at CSU for her Licensure. She is a Colorado native and she has 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
The thanked Ms. Hall for the nomination and our club for the honor. She said, "being a teacher and a school counselor is a part of who I am. Whenever I'm asked to tell about myself, the first thing I always say is 'I am a teacher'. Children bring me so much joy. And the opportunity to teach social skills, anti-bulling strategies, character education along with academics have made my job even more fulfilling. I feel like I have a chance to prepare students for the adventures of adulthood and for the real world."
"I have a great passion for education because children are our countries greatest resource. We should be investing in all our children. No matter where they live, or how much money their family has, all children should have equal access, necessary resources, special opportunities, etc., to reach their full potential. Thank you."