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Desiree Lorden
Kindergarten Assistant
As a young child, I can remember looking up to my teachers and being inspired by them and admiring the work that they did.
As a young child, I can remember looking up to my teachers and being inspired by them and admiring the work that they did.
When asked as a young girl what I wanted to do when I grew up, I always had the same answer, “I want to be a teacher.” Following my dreams, I went to the University of New Hampshire where I achieved a degree in Child and Family Studies while studying and teaching at an array of different schools ranging from Preschool to Fourth grade. Throughout the past several of years, I have enjoyed volunteering in local elementary schools, working at the Seacoast Charter School and most importantly being a mom of two young children. As a family, we can be found enjoying the outdoors, playing sports or simply making the most of being together.
Why do you enjoy teaching Kindergarten?
My passion to make a difference and teach is still as strong as it was when I was a little girl. I consider myself very fortunate to continue this educational journey here at Berwick and only hope that through my teaching that I will spark the interest of many others at such an early age. Teaching Kindergarten is empowering. I love watching my students grow throughout the year; emotionally, socially and overall individually.
What defines great teaching?
I am a firm believer that each moment is a teachable moment. A quote that I embrace and believe that makes for a great teacher is, “Teach a child how to think, not what to think.” ~ Sidney Sugarman.
Describe your classroom in five words:
SMILE: Supportive, Motivating, Inclusive, Language (Positive) and Engaging.
What do you love about the Lower School?
It’s not just the Lower School that I enjoy, it’s truly being part of the Berwick community as a whole. I find Berwick to be a very open-minded and flexible school. There are so many inquisitive and willing minds, young and wise, to support and show sincere generosity into each and every one of their fellow encounters; whether it be to a student, a parent or a colleague. The kindness here at Berwick Academy is contagious and very radiant.
Berwick Academy
31 Academy Street
South Berwick, Maine 03908
Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
South Berwick, Maine 03908
Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 550 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Post-Graduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.
