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Meghan Kenter
First Grade Teacher
Teacher Profile:
I received my graduate degree in elementary education from the University of New Hampshire. During my master's program, I spent an internship year teaching in a first grade classroom while researching literacy instruction at the primary level. After graduating, I moved to Kittery and began working as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at a nature preschool program which adopted the Waldorf and Montessori philosophies to create full and comforting academic and social experiences for preschool students. I went on to learn as a Teaching Assistant at Shore Country Day school. There, I was able to shape my philosophies about early childhood education and enjoy teaching students of many different ages. I am very happy that I found my way to Berwick Academy's Lower School in 2015. I love working with my BA colleagues all across campus. Most of all, I love spending my days in our first grade classroom! During my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors around my home in South Berwick. My family and I love finding walking trails with our dog, Tela, eating at local restaurants, and gardening in our backyard. I am so fortunate to live and teach on the seacoast!
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I received my graduate degree in elementary education from the University of New Hampshire. During my master's program, I spent an internship year teaching in a first grade classroom while researching literacy instruction at the primary level. After graduating, I moved to Kittery and began working as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at a nature preschool program which adopted the Waldorf and Montessori philosophies to create full and comforting academic and social experiences for preschool students. I went on to learn as a Teaching Assistant at Shore Country Day school. There, I was able to shape my philosophies about early childhood education and enjoy teaching students of many different ages. I am very happy that I found my way to Berwick Academy's Lower School in 2015. I love working with my BA colleagues all across campus. Most of all, I love spending my days in our first grade classroom! During my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors around my home in South Berwick. My family and I love finding walking trails with our dog, Tela, eating at local restaurants, and gardening in our backyard. I am so fortunate to live and teach on the seacoast!
Why do you love teaching your specific age?
I love everything about elementary education! In First Grade, my students are so excited to learn, play, and explore. The spirit of a First Grader is contagious. I enjoy watching how much my students grow over the course of the school year. They grow as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientist, and best of all...they grow as friends.
What defines a great teacher?
A great teacher is someone who is thoughtful, creative, passionate, observant, a good listener, and dedicated to learning what makes each one of their students special.
What is your favorite lesson to teach?
I have really enjoyed teaching science and experiencing the outdoors with my students. Nature education is very important and we have so many resources right at our fingertips! I also love our Morning Meeting times. It is a special moment during our day when each student’s voice is heard and appreciated.
What is your classroom motto?
“Practice makes progress!”
Describe your classroom in five words:
Describe your classroom in five words:
My classroom is creative, fun, filled with spirit, loving, and a safe space for each one of my students to be themselves!
What is your favorite thing about teaching in the Berwick Lower School?
I love Berwick Academy’s Lowers School for so many reasons! It is a unique place where I feel like I can grow as an educator and learner. My colleagues motivate me to think outside of the box and foster a safe place for me to share my ideas. The students and their families are kind and fun. The Lower School is a very special community. It is my home away from home!
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.
