This week's spotlight is on Denise Snowden! Denise is one of our Kindergarten teachers at GFES.

We love having Denise Snowden with us at Glen Forest ES! Let's learn more about Denise....

Staff Member:  Denise Snowden

Years at Glen Forest ES: I have been teaching as an educator for 30 years. Thirteen of those years are here at Glen Forest Elem. 

Why do you love working at Glen Forest?   

I enjoy working at Glen Forest because I go by the 8 Joyful Learning traits in the classroom.

Joy#1-Find the pleasure in learning.

Joy#2-Lots of music and rhythm

Joy#3-Give students choice

Joy#4- Let students create things

Joy#5-Show off student work

Joy#6- Towards Holistic Learning

Joy#7- Get Outside

Joy#8 -Read Good Books

Book you are currently reading:  30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (What You Say and Don't Say) Will Improve Your Relationships By: Deborah Smith Peques, my favorite book of the Psalms, and Prayers Praise and Promises for Life by Janelle Anthony Breckell

Hobbies/Interests:   I enjoy listening to jazz and gospel music, looking at old movies, helping in my church ministries.