- Rio Vista Elementary School
- About the Teacher
Phone: 520-696-5299
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
I have a BS in Elementary Education from the State University College at Buffalo, New York. A Masters in Science in Special Education from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. And an English as a Second Language and Early Childhood endorsements.
Mrs. Gallagher
Welcome Message
My name is Mrs. Gallagher, I am one of the kindergarten teachers at Rio Vista. I love to read, swim, and visit my family back east in New York and Vermont. I also like to go out to try new restaurants, make new and exciting centers for the students and snack on Bugles, and chocolate.
Defining Moment in Education
I grew up in a teaching family. My dad taught Industrial Arts, and my mom taught 3rd grade. My older sister has a PE degree, and my two younger sisters teach 1st and 4th grades. My husband is a retired CTE teacher, and now teaches adults at Pima Community College. My son is a 4th grade teacher and just finished his Masters to become a principal. My daugher teaches Kindergarten in Mesa, Arizona. Teaching and working with children is my life-long passion.
Core Educational Belief
I believe learning should be fun and hands-on. I make lessons relevant and challenging for all students. I really love to see when a child understands a new concept. I tell the students when we make a mistake, we try again, because we are learning. I have an open line of communication with all my parents.
Prior Experience.
I have been teaching for 38 years. I taught kindergarten for 8 years on the Navajo Indian Reservation, in Chinle, Arizona, and 30 years here at Rio Vista. I could not think of a better profession!