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Mrs. Koutoumanis
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Mrs. Carrie Koutoumanis
Rm. 17
Welcome to Fourth Grade!
Dear 4th Grade Families,
Welcome to a brand new school year! I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you and your children to the fourth grade. We are incredibly fortunate to be part of such a vibrant, supportive learning community—one where educators continuously collaborate and pursue professional growth to provide the richest possible learning experiences for our students.When I am not in the classroom, I cherish spending time with my husband and son. Together, we love venturing off to the beach, staying active, and visiting our family abroad.
Dear 4th Grade Families,
Welcome to a brand new school year! I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you and your children to the fourth grade. We are incredibly fortunate to be part of such a vibrant, supportive learning community—one where educators continuously collaborate and pursue professional growth to provide the richest possible learning experiences for our students.When I am not in the classroom, I cherish spending time with my husband and son. Together, we love venturing off to the beach, staying active, and visiting our family abroad.
Professional Background & Growth
Over the course of my 24 years in education, I have committed myself to lifelong learning to ensure my teaching practices remain innovative and impactful. Some of my foundational professional development experiences include:
I firmly believe that every single student brings a unique, invaluable perspective to our classroom community. I hold high expectations for mutual respect, ensuring that everyone’s learning time is valued and protected. Above all, school must be a safe, nurturing space for every child to truly be themselves, take academic risks, and build healthy, lasting friendships.If a student ever feels unsupported or overwhelmed, please know that I am entirely dedicated to helping them navigate and resolve any social, emotional, or academic challenges.I pride myself on maintaining an open-door policy. I warmly welcome you to reach out, meet, and chat with me at any point throughout the year. The entire Fourth Grade team has an incredible year planned for your children, and I can't wait to partner with you to make it a success.
Warmly,
Carrie Koutoumanis
4th Grade Teacher
Over the course of my 24 years in education, I have committed myself to lifelong learning to ensure my teaching practices remain innovative and impactful. Some of my foundational professional development experiences include:
- The Nueva School Design Institute & SEL Conferences: My training focuses on deep-diving into Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and design thinking. Rather than treating SEL as a standalone lesson, I embed these practices directly into each daily lesson to ensure all students feel supported at every level. Additionally, students are given frequent opportunities within the curriculum to use design thinking for hands-on projects, specifically in math and science.
- Silicon Valley Math Initiative: I participate in ongoing training focused on interactive math talks and gallery walks. I also serve on our school's math committee to ensure our Common Core-aligned curriculum is engaging and effective for all students.
- Teacher’s College Reading & Writing Project (Columbia University): Alongside my colleagues, I participated in rigorous literacy institutes to bring the absolute best reading and writing workshop strategies into our fourth-grade classroom.
- B.A. in Liberal Studies – San Francisco State University
- Teaching Credential & M.S. in Special Education – Notre Dame de Namur University
I firmly believe that every single student brings a unique, invaluable perspective to our classroom community. I hold high expectations for mutual respect, ensuring that everyone’s learning time is valued and protected. Above all, school must be a safe, nurturing space for every child to truly be themselves, take academic risks, and build healthy, lasting friendships.If a student ever feels unsupported or overwhelmed, please know that I am entirely dedicated to helping them navigate and resolve any social, emotional, or academic challenges.I pride myself on maintaining an open-door policy. I warmly welcome you to reach out, meet, and chat with me at any point throughout the year. The entire Fourth Grade team has an incredible year planned for your children, and I can't wait to partner with you to make it a success.
Warmly,
Carrie Koutoumanis
4th Grade Teacher