Dear 5th
grade families,
Welcome to
another year at Archway Arete! We are so excited to have your children in our
class. My name is Mrs. Lynch and I will be the Lead Teacher for 5A. I am so
looking forward to the opportunity to teach your children and guide them
through our virtues. I served as an Assistant Teacher last year with Mrs. Mason
(2nd grade), and during the 4th quarter with Ms. Welch (3rd
grade) the year before. I also had the opportunity to teach in Athenaeum during
the first year of our school’s existence. Last year, I taught orchestra and
band on the Prep side after school.
Before coming
to Arete, I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the
University of Idaho. I had the pleasure of student teaching at a middle school.
I got to teach choir, jazz band, concert band, orchestra, and music
appreciation to all levels of middle school students. My husband (Paul) and I
then moved to Arizona so he could pursue his Masters in Music for trombone
performance. I have had an active private studio to teach music lessons for the
last 8 years.
Here are five
facts about myself to help you know me better: I grew up in Montana, I love to
teach music and will get the opportunity to teach music after school again this
year, my main instrument is the violin (but I have the capacity to play most
instruments!), I have 2 cats (Cosmo and Gustav) and a loving husband, and my
favorite thing about teaching at Great Hearts is the opportunity to cultivate
great minds and great hearts not only though our curriculum, but also through
our virtues.
Please fill out the parent survey and bring it to Meet the Teacher Night tonight!
I am looking
forward to this year!
Mrs. Brianna
Lynch
5A
Welcome to your child's final year at Archway Arete!
I am Mrs. Lynch's Assistant Teacher, Mr. Korth. Having just
graduated from Rhodes College in May, this is my first year of
full-time teaching. I am so excited to get started and count myself lucky
to have landed at such a great school. A little bit about me; I was born
and raised in Philadelphia, which has made the adjustment to summer Arizona
weather....difficult. As previously stated, I attended Rhodes College in
Memphis for the past four years, and graduated in May with a degree in History
and a minor in Education. At Rhodes I competed on both the cross country
and track teams, and try my best to keep up my fitness (any trail or park
recommendations welcome). I am beyond excited to be educating your children in
such a great environment at such a great school. 5th grade is such a fantastic
year and I am glad to be able to tag along for the ride!
Can't wait to get this year started!
Mr. Joseph (Joe) Korth
