Welcome to AIG - Enrichment!
Oakley and Bell Elementary Schools
chris.schmidt@bcsemail.org
I'm excited to be back at Oakley and Bell for the 2021 - 2022 school year. This marks my 26th year of teaching, thirteen as an AIG specialist.
Students in grades 3-5 who are enrolled in my Google Classes can see the schedule, announcements, and updates posted in the LIVING ROOM section under CLASSWORK.
All assignments are also posted on the Google Classroom. You must be enrolled to view.
I
am a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. After 13 years of teaching elementary school in
Wisconsin, Maryland, and NC, I decided to pursue the gifted license
program at Western Carolina University. I have worked as a Gifted Education specialist at Fairview, Candler, and Emma Elementary before coming to Oakley and Bell.
I enjoy the challenge that comes with
teaching a diverse group of students, and each year I like to bring new
ideas and projects to my students. I feel comfortable learning right
along side the kids as they always have a lot to teach me. I stress to
students that learning is a process and that we all have things to work
on. In our work it's not about "always being right" but rather, what
did the process of learning teach us and are we better at solving
problems?
On a personal note, I live in north
Asheville with my wife Sally, who teaches at Warren Wilson College, and
my son Emery who is in 10th grade.
In my spare
time I enjoy playing baseball with my son, fly fishing, camping, bike-riding, playing
tennis, cooking, and going out to see live music in Asheville.
For class each week, students should bring their AIG folder, AIG notebook, laptop, and a pencil.
I look forward to a great year!!
Mr. Schmidt