Ms. Swain's Class - About Ms. Swain

About Ms. Swain:

My T-Shirt Design for the TTU College of Ed

"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

This is the meaning of success."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Who is Ms. Swain as a Teacher? .

All About Alton: www.altonbrown.com

Come On, Ms. S! Tell Us Some Stuff About Your Interests!

Students: Get your Family's Permission before Visiting These Sites. Be Safe!

Some People, Organizations, & Things I Adore: (in no particular order)

Sylvie , Charlie , & Angus - My mutt babies, along with the 4 kitty crew

Cooking, The Food Network, & Cooking in the Classroom!

You never know what we might make in class!

Alton Brown - Science + Cooking = My Favorite Guy. <3

Gardening - Gardening is a great way to learn about science & the world around you!

The Humane Society of Putnam County (HSPC) - please spay & neuter!

Starbucks - As a former barista, it has my vote for best coffee.

That is, until Dunkin Donuts arrives in Cookeville!

Harry Potter - Who brings a little magic into everyone's life

Pixar Animation Studios - As a cartoonist, I am in awe of what they do.

Ring-Tailed Lemurs - The Madagascar's coolest animal. Ever.

The Ghosts of Waverly Hills - Been there. Done That. Ghost Hunting Rocks!

The 80's! - anything 80's. Music, Movies. Ms PacMan.. "Bueller? Bueller?"

World Series of Pop Culture on Vh1: Go ahead: Bring it. I dare you.

FAVORITES:

TV SHOWS: Barefoot Contessa, Good Eats, Grey's Anatomy, Iron Chef, ABDC, & Anything Vh1

MUSIC: Hard Rock & 80's!

MOVIES: 80's Movies - Goonies, Karate Kid, etc. & Sleepless in Seattle. Aw.

FOOD: I am a foodie. It takes a lot to impress me. Authentic Mexican & Japanese

COLOR: Green - totally earthy crunchy type of person :-)

BOOK: I Love Twilight! Team Edward!

ICE CREAM: Raspberry Sorbet

GAME: Old School 80s - Tetris, Ms. PacMan, & Farm Town!

BOARD GAME: Life, Mille Bornes

DRINK: Iced Grande Soy Caramel Macchiato & Ginger Ale

HOLIDAY: Halloween

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? October 1st - I'll be 31 this school year. Shh, don't tell.

CHARITY: Anything involving rescued animals & Breast Cancer research. Too many homeless pets!

Alton Brown: You Rule.

Some Pictures of My World:

The answer is simple: I am a teacher who believes in hands-on learning, creative teaching, and engaging the interest of students to learn. By making school a fun place to be, students will remain interested in the process of acquiring knowledge. In doing so, school becomes fun and unexpected.

Think of it this way, you have a favorite TV show. You watch it week after week because you know it will keep you on your toes. Shouldn't school be the same way? By making school an exciting place to be, while remaining focused on standards, we can help achieve our goal of creating life-long learners with a focus on making our world a better place.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your child at Algood!

Sylvie, the Wonder-Mutt