*Preschool Teacher*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
December 15, 2023
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Kayla Patterson. Miss Patterson has been working in Brooklyn as a preschool teacher for four years. She started her career in January of 2020, right before the COVID pandemic. Before coming to Brooklyn, she worked at a Childcare Center as an early preschool teacher; it was somewhat of a Summer camp for kindergarten students. Something Miss Patterson likes to do in her free time is hang out with her family and friends, along with going to Guardians games, concerts, and the gym. She also enjoys watching movies. A fascinating fact about her is that she was born on 10/10 at 10:10 p.m. That’s pretty cool!
Q: What is your favorite aspect about Brooklyn?
A: “My favorite thing about Brooklyn is the staff. When I first started, everyone was so welcoming and kind. This has continued to be the case throughout my time here. It is nice to come to work knowing that you have a great team!”
Q: Who or what inspired you to become a preschool teacher?
A: “My kindergarten teacher was one of my major influences. She not only taught me all the standards and skills that I needed to become a successful student but also how to be a great person. She showed love, she cared a ton, and she showed lots of kindness. My other elementary school teachers were big factors as to why I wanted to become an elementary school teacher. They made the school feel safe, welcoming, and supportive. We formed our little community within the school. The teachers and students had bonds with one another; they both had great bonds with each other. I wanted to provide the same love, kindness, acceptance, and education that my elementary school teachers taught me.”
Q: If you could pick any other subject or grade level to teach, what would it be?
A: “If I could pick any other grade level to teach, I would choose kindergarten or first grade. I have taught preschool for many years, and I would like to challenge myself with a different set of standards or skills.”
Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation in the classroom?
A: “I deal with a stressful situation by taking a step back and deep breathing. If you handle any situation with frustration and stress, the outcome will be the same. Everything will work out a lot better if you calm yourself down before trying to handle the situation.”
Q: What makes you unique?
A: “I believe that I am unique because I am creative and empathetic, which helps me develop a bond with students and parents.”
Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: “I would describe myself as a positive, kind, hard-working, and happy person. I look at the bright side of things, and I am always kind to others; you might never know what someone else is going through. I am also a happy person; life is too short to not enjoy it.”
Q: What do you plan on doing during Christmas break?
A: “I plan on spending time with my family and friends, wrapping presents, watching Christmas movies, and relaxing.”
Q: Speaking of Christmas, what is your favorite holiday?
A: “My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love the lights, music, movies, and decorations. I also have a family tradition where my dad, sister, and I cut down a real Christmas tree each year. This is our 26th year of this tradition.”
Thank you so much for participating in our newspaper this week, Miss Patterson. Have fun watching Christmas movies and relaxing this Winter break. Merry Christmas!
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