First Grade Website

Hi families! My name is Ms. Thompson and I am excited to be your child's first grade teacher! I graduated from Grand Canyon University with my Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I previously taught Kindergarten and am now looking forward to teaching 1st grade! My teaching philosophy includes creating a safe learning environment for every child to learn and grow. I believe that all children are unique and special, and add to our classroom community. I am originally from Wisconsin and have been in Arizona for 3 years now. When I am not teaching, you can find me spending time with my friends and family, reading a book, or shopping!! I am looking forward to a great school year. Go Titans!! :)

About Mrs. Schick

Hello and welcome back to school! My name is Danielle Schick and I am very excited to be your child’s First Grade teacher here at Terramar.  I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Josh, for 22 years.  We have two amazing children, boy/girl twins, Brayden and Payton, that are almost 21 years old.  Our son is working as a welder and our daughter is ASU.  We also have one furry daughter, Rooney (she is a Cavapoo). We moved to Arizona in 2011 to escape the nasty weather of Illinois.  We enjoy seeing the sun 300+ days a year!  In the summer you will normally find me sitting next to the pool with a good book.  I enjoy hiking, playing board games, doing puzzles, going up north for a nice RZR ride, and then in the winter (cooler months) taking our Sandcar to Glamis, "our sandbox" and camping.

I have always loved kids.  Growing up I spent many summers working as a ‘live in nanny’ for my older sister; however, I did not realize that I wanted to be a teacher until I had my own kiddos. That gave me to push to go back to school to receive my Masters in Elementary Education.  Since becoming a teacher, I have taught 3 years in charter schools and 11 years in DVUSD.  I have taught kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade. 1st Grade is by far my favorite grade level!  There is so much academic growth that happens in our year together.  One of my favorite parts of teaching is that my students become an extension of my family.  I enjoy getting to know each student, as an individual, so I can help them reach success.  I am looking forward to a great year with you and your child. 

I am very excited to be teaching at Terramar! This will be my 6th year teaching 1st grade and I cannot imagine teaching any other grade level. The amount of growth during this year is incredible to experience!

In addition to teaching I am a proud wife and mother. I have been married to my best friend for over 20 years and we have 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls) in addition to a beautiful new grandson. My family is complete with our 3 super needy, but super cute dogs.