Name: Aimee Metzger

Position: 1st Grade Teacher

Hometown: Porterville, CA

How many years you've been teaching: 1

College or University and Undergraduate Degree: Capella University - Psychology

Favorite Book: Toasts; Sentiments Gay and Grave by William A. Alderson

What inspires you in the classroom? With over 20 years of experience in coaching and teaching both in academics and within the community I bring a deep passion for fostering growth and confidence in young learners. What inspires my first grade classroom is witnessing the joy on children's faces as they reach milestones and achieve their goals and those moments when learning truly clicks. I believe strongly in the importance of reading as the foundation for academic success and personal independence. My mission is to create a classroom environment where students feel supported, empowered, and excited to learn each day. Creating a space where children can grow, explore, and believe in themselves is at the heart of everything I do.