Stevie Mendelsohn - Renaissance
About the Teacher
Hi there! My name is Stevie Mendelsohn and I am BEYOND excited about all of the wonderful things that are happening this year! I cannot wait to meet each and every one of you and begin working with you and your children this year.
I was born and raised in Arizona with little intention of leaving. I have wanted to be a teacher as long as I can remember. Starting a family left me a little late to the game, but here I am for another year at the wonderful Las Brisas. While completing a degree in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University, I was introduced to Las Brisas when I landed a student teaching position in a 3/4 Gifted classroom. I was then fortunate enough to stay as the 3/4 Gifted Cohort teacher last year and am even more honored to continue this journey as a star as the 3/4 Renaissance teacher this year. Las Brisas has provided a home and a team that I am forever grateful for.
I have endorsements in Structured English Immersion, Early Childhood Education, and Gifted Education. I was considered a gifted student growing up as well as being a parent of gifted students.. It was my children's journey that truly fueled my fire and passion for gifted education. Through them,I believe I have an understanding and desire to reach student needs on a greater level. I long to promote a classroom of innovators that are encouraged, supported and given the freedom to think outside the box. Children are our future!The world literally depends on them. I hope to inspire, empower and help your child feel important, valued, and confident enough to take on whatever the world may offer.
When I am not in the classroom teaching, I enjoy spending my time with my family. I am the mother to four wildly energetic children. My oldest son is heading into 7th grade, which absolutely blows my mind. My only daughter will be in 5th grade, followed by her younger brothers who will be entering 3rd and kindergarten. While they keep their father and I extremely busy, I also enjoy hiking, riding bikes, yoga and, with a new-found sense of rhythm, ZUMBA! When I am not planning lessons, I am currently (much less frequently than I should be) planning our long overdue WEDDING! We will be starting the year off as the Mendelsohn Mateys and smoothly transitioning into the Patterson Pirates.
I am so grateful to have been put in this position and cannot begin to describe the excitement I feel entering another wonderful year doing what I love! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn and grow with you and your children.
I cannot wait to meet you!
