“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
By Kristin LeClair,
BCS@Home Kdg. Teacher
Hello!
My name is Kristin LeClair and this is my 20th year teaching at Bellevue Christian School. My husband, Rick, and I have two boys, Ryan and Patrick. Both of our boys attended BCS and we have loved being part of this amazing community for so many years.
I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to teach Kindergarten through BCS@Home this year! I am truly enjoying my smaller class size and the ability to differentiate based on individual student goals. One aspect that I especially appreciate about online learning is being able to dive deeper into curriculum materials in a way that can be more challenging in a larger classroom setting. We have only been together for 8 weeks and my students are already beginning to read! The joy on their faces when they reach their goals is palpable!
I have taught grades K-3 and kindergarten has been my favorite! Kindergarten is such a notable year because of the amazing transformations that takes place. Children learn to read, write, manipulate numbers, and know who they are in God’s story. My Deep Hope for my students is to understand what it means to love and serve like Jesus and to practice this in their daily lives. This year, we will continue to be Community Builders with our “Grandma and Grandpa” buddies who live in a senior living center in Kirkland. While doing this virtually is not what we’re used to, we are excited to forge friendships and share the love of Jesus while using our gifts and talents. We have decided that there are still many things we can do to be Justice Seekers and Servant Workers during COVID-19!
We will share more about our projects throughout the year and invite our @Home friends to join us when possible! What a JOY it is to be part of such a wonderful community.
