As a young child, Mrs. Geib was a precocious reader.  She was often found in and out of class with her nose in a book, consequently, Mrs. Geib's vocabulary and imagination skyrocketed.  Yet there were many times in classes when Mrs. Geib felt unchallenged and not part of a community of learners.  

    Yet what was most disctinctive was the "klassens time"  or class hour that was alotted for students to reflect on the week, to resolve misunderstandings, and to celebrate personal and academic successes.  Students were involved in the design and structure of the classroom.  Mrs. Geib was so thrilled to find a place where she belonged.  Ever since that time, Mrs. Geib knew that she wanted to be a teacher.

So Mrs. Geib believes that safety, visibility and individualized attention are important factors in creating an optimal classroom environment.  The human relationships between teachers, students and parents are the heart of schooling.  Students come to school with their hopes and experiences as does Mrs. Geib.  What Mrs. Geib's philosophy as an educator is to provide students with an environment in which they feel safe, where they are honored, and where they can share their lives with others.  Ultimately we are all students and we are all teachers.