Pam began teaching at St. Mary's in 1993. Before that she had an in-home daycare while she was getting her 4 children to school age. Pam attended Idaho State University in Pocatello and received B.A.'s in both Elementary and Secondary Education with a major in Spanish and minors in French, English and Early Childhood. She first taught middle school in Nezperce, ID, then 7th and 8th grade in Grangeville, ID.

Pam feels confident that the children attending St. Mary's receive a strong education because being private and Catholic allows the teachers to teach to the whole child. The child is accepted and loved as a child of God, and the child continues to grow throughout his/her school years emotionally, psychologically, intellectually, physically, and spiritually. She feels that this love and respect for each other is the basis for the lack of major discipline problems.

In the classroom, Pam uses literature in all areas of the curriculum. She also uses manipulatives in math for concrete learning and problem solving. Experiments and models are the foundations of science. Computer time is given several times a week, both within the classroom and at the computer lab. Small group learning in centers is popular among 3rd graders and is offered almost daily. She encourages parental and community involvement which brings many adults into the classroom giving children lots of attention and eager listeners.

For more information, please feel free to e-mail her and call her at the school or stop in for a visit to see the classroom in action!

Thank you,

Pam Wimer