Joy Brandvold
Upper Elementary Teacher

Degrees:
California State University at San Bernadino, BA, 1976
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA, 5th Year Education Program, 1989
Additional course work through Valley College, Los Angeles CA and Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut CA

Work experience:
2002 to present, Wichita Montessori School
2000-2001, Substitute teacher, Derby KS school system
1992-1999, 3rd and 4th grade teacher, Putnam City Schools, Oklahoma City OK
1990-1992, 3rd grade teacher, Covina Valley School District, Covina CA

Philosophy:
"My role as a teacher is to create an atmosphere in which students can comfortably take on the challenge of learning. In addition, I want to help them develop communication and critical thinking skills that will lead to success in their future endeavors."