Учитель начальных классов в Гейнсвилле получила грант в 500 долларов

1st grade teacher in Gainesville awarded $500 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Anne Powell is preparing kindergarteners for the first grade this summer at Wiles Elementary School in Gainesville. The summer program is focused on reading. “I really wanted to meet some of the kids that hopefully I’ll have in my class and soft launch what they’re going to expect in first grade. Especially for parents, too, to kind of know what they need and what they’re expected to know” Powell said. During the school year, Powell teaches first grade at Wiles. She has been teaching this age for 16 years in Alachua County. “I love the kids energy and their love. I love being at a place where the kids tell you, “I love you every day,” and it’s very supportive. My school is very supportive. I just found a home here. I moved all my life growing up and school was always the same and the most consistent. It was my safe place. That’s how I feel in my classroom" Powell said. Powell says she likes to bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm into her teaching. “I use a lot of movement, songs, just things to bring the kids in and just to get them up and moving and just show my enthusiasm. I’m very passionate about teaching reading, so I try to bring in a lot of different methods.” Powell said. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Copyright 2026 WCJB. All rights reserved.