“The thing I love most about teaching/working at SWS is the community! I love coming to work everyday because of the people I encounter and the experiences we share everyday.
The thing I am most proud of is the relationships that I build with my students and families.
In my free time I enjoys spending time with my dog, Puffin, and my husband. We like to cook, watch movies, and explore new things in DC. I also enjoy reading and trying new baking recipes.
I see myself as a collaborator in a child’s learning. I believe that children should be able to guide their own learning and explore the world in their own ways. I love being able to support explorations and experience the world with them.
I love teaching children because they approach the world with such an open mind. Every moment is new and exciting and it’s a joy to be a part of their lives. I find teaching challenging in the best ways and find that I’m able to connect and build meaningful relationships with my students everyday.”
Ms. Michi began teaching PK3 at SWS in 2014 Before that she taught Kindergarten after receiving her teaching credential through Center for Inspired Teaching. She was previously a teacher at Walker Jones Elementary which also uses the Reggio Emilia approach. She has a Master’s in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University and a B.S. in Social Sciences from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Ms. Michi belongs to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).