She is a lifelong learner, and hopes to instill the desire to learn in her students, and provides her students with a safe, nurturing and positive classroom environment which is conducive to learning. Laura's contributions to the community include membership in Kappa Kappa Iota Teacher Sorority, which is comprised of current and retired teachers that promotes educational support, and responds to children of abuse or neglect.
May Teacher of the MonthJennifer Sinclair, a 23 year teacher at Nichols Hills Elementary, currently teaches Kindergarten. Jennifer uses a child-centered approach to classroom teaching where focusing on a cooperative rather than competitive environment builds self-esteem and confidence in students and believes it is important that students are given a variety of challenges every day because these opportunities help kids develop critical thinking skills. She was named a Great Ideas Grant Grant recipient, Nichols Hills Teacher of the Year and has been named a past OKCPS Teacher of the of the Year Semi-Finalist. She is trained in Great expectations and Core Knowledge and Nationally board-certified. Jennifer has served as a cooperating teacher to student teachers and guides them in hands-on learning as they interact with the class.
Jennifer received a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood and a Master's in Education/Early Childhood from the University of Central Oklahoma. She volunteers with her time by serving as a den leader to the Tiger Cub pack and serves as teacher liaison at Nichols Hills.
Congratulations, Jennifer!