Miss Riggs' Class    

My Teaching Credentials

I attended St. Leo University where I graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. I have taught 3rd grade for two years. Prior to teaching at Ft. McCoy School I taught 2nd grade Junior Acheivement classes at Greenway Elementary. I truly enjoy teaching and am glad to have had the opportunity to start my career at a school as wonderful as Ft. McCoy Elementary.

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe that children are the future and that they will have a major impact not only on the sucess of their own lives but on society as a whole and without a quality educational experience a child can not grow spiritually or intellectually. As a teacher it is my responsibility and obligation to stay knowledgeable, flexible, and open-minded to meet the changing individual educational needs of each and every one of my students.

My Background

I was born in New York and lived there until the end of my 7th grade year. I moved to Ocala to live with my grandparents and attended Lake Weir Middle school. I then moved on to Lake Weir High School until my 10th grade year then finsihed my high school career at St. Johns Lutheran School. I went on to college to get my Associate of Arts degree then headed out into the world. I worked in the banking and insurance industry until I began teaching. I enjoy working with children. I am a family driven person. I love my family and enjoy spending time with them.

Best Friends: Brian, my sisters, and my mom

Favorite Color: Yellow

Favorite Food: Pizza

Married: not yet, engaged

Favorite Movies: Steel Magnolias

Favorite Music Type: Country and Rock n Roll

Favorite Place: The Florida Keys

Hobbies: hunting, fishing, working out, cleaning, reading, dancing, and being with friends