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Emily Bauman

Emily Bauman

1st Grade Teacher

At McGillis since 2010

 

Contact Emily Bauman: ebauman@mcgillisschool.org

 

Education:
B.S., Elementary Education, State University of New York at Oneonta
M.S., Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Bank Street College

 

Bio:

Emily grew up in Teaneck NJ, did her graduate work at Bank Street College in NYC, and taught at The American School in Israel. Emily is a co-founder of Write On! Workshops and runs a writing camp for kids at Westminster College for the past 16 years. You can follow her on Instagram @writeonworkshops for new ideas to spark that love of  writing in children. "Our goal is always the same: leave every young writer excited to write more." Emily enjoys maps and visiting the mountains, heading out on trails often.  Most of all she cherishes time with family and friends. Emily has three wonderful daughters and is sending the youngest, Shira ('19) off to college this year.

 

Favorite McGillis lunch:

Curried Vegetables, hands down!

 

I am learning to:

Juggle. It's hard.

 

I am currently reading:

Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension by Kelly B, Cartwright

 

Favorite McGillis tradition:

Shabbat in the Gathering Space

 

Which value do you most appreciate?

Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.  If we can successfully grow compassionate leaders, who recognize that every individual matters and may be hurting,  we can change the world.

 

What is a powerful moment you experienced at school?

The powerful moment I experience as a first grade teacher is when a child realizes that they can read.  There is nothing like it!

 

The defining moment that led to your career in education:

I have always loved working with children. But when I realized in college that there are different philosophies about how children are educated, I came away with a strong opinion. I fell in love with John Dewey's ideas about education.  Specifically with the idea that our job is to grow children who are excited to learn well beyond the walls of our classrooms.