JRA: Elementary: Donna Confer

Dear Parents,

My name is Donna Confer.  The children call me Ms. Confer.  I am delighted to be teaching math, spelling, and handwriting to grades 1^st - 4^th.  I am looking forward to a fantastic year of teaching your child many new and exciting things. 

I was born in Chicago, Illinois and lived in the suburbs for twenty-one years.  I attended both public and private schools.  I received my B.S. in Elementary Education at Northern Illinois University and acquired my Illinois Teaching Certificate for Grades 1-8.

Upon moving to Florida, I got my Florida Teaching Certificate.  I have kept it current by taking numerous Teachers' Workshops and graduate courses.  I have taught public school in the counties of Lee and Broward. 

I started teaching at Julie Rohr Academy in 1980.  I love the family atmosphere of the school!  I am a member of the NCTM, which is the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  This keeps me informed of the current teaching trends and techniques of math.  I have also been honored by a former accomplished student who nominated me for the publication, Who's Who Among America's Teachers.  I am listed in the 2005-2006 Edition.

My website will make communication between us extremely easy.  Please refer to it daily.  At the site you will find pertinent information, which includes:  homework, spelling words, a supply list, grades, and my email address. 

I am looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.  Please drop in to say hi.  If you wish to contact me, please call the office.  I will return all phone calls and emails during my planning time

*DO MATH*
And You Can Do Anything!

Sincerely,

Donna Confer