My name is Leigh.   I am a mom to two beautiful girls.  We live in South Kingstown where I have been teaching for 11 years.  I love my job as a 3rd grade teacher. Making personal connections with each one of my kids is what I love most about teaching.  I am also a dog lover and a yoga enthusiast!

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  1. Julie GonçalvesJune 29, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    I love making personal connections with my students too! I feel that so important to get to know them building that trust. I think it help them feel more comfortable to share ideas when they feel like their idea matter, which they do!

    My fiance is allergic to dogs but that doesn't stop him from playing with all the dogs that cross his path. What kind of dog do you have?!!

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  2. LesleyJune 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM

    Hi Leigh. DO you ever do yoga work in your classroom? My son's school has introduced it to great impact!! And I also work with Center for Resilience in Providence that brings in mindfulness curriculum. Great tools for learning!

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