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Meet the Classroom Teacher
Ms. Shah
Hi Everyone! I'm excited about teaching fourth grade again this year! It's going to be a fantastic year full of laughter, learning, and support. I am so excited about meeting my students this year and I look forward to working with them. We also have such a fun 4th-grade teacher team too!
This will be my 19th year teaching in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Prior to teaching, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Michigan State University. I received my teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University post-bachelor work. I earned a master's degree in Social Foundations with a concentration in Eco-Justice Education from EMU in 2014. In addition, I enjoy helping our school as the BP School Garden Coordinator and working to make our BP website Penguin-tastic as our BP Webmaster.Sorry, Michigan Fans, but I am an MSU Spartan for life! I grew up in East Lansing for the first part of my childhood and was thrilled to go back for my undergraduate degree. But I also love Ann Arbor and love teaching in this great city! I will tell you a secret, I do root for Michigan when they aren't playing MSU. Shhhhhh, don't tell my Spartan friends! :0)In addition to teaching, I have a passion for environmental education and advocacy, which I like to embed into my teaching practice. I love to integrate the passion I have for the environment and health into our learning community. My passions include school gardening, farm-to-school education, and Ecojustice education. Other things I love to do are spend time in my garden, travel, spend time outdoors swimming and kayaking, and volunteer my time in the community. I also love to spend time with family and friends.It's going to be a great year!