Hello Dowling families! My name is Valerie Peterson-Brandt, but I am more affectionately referred to as "Mrs. PB." I taught 4th grade in California from 2008 - 2019, and am thrilled to now be a part of this historic community!
I graduated as valedictorian of my high school in 2003, triple-majored in college (English, Spanish, and psychology) and graduated from Pitzer College in 2007, and earned my Master's degree in 2014. I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain during 2005 and Merida, Mexico during 2006. I love learning and hope to inspire others to fall in love with learning as well!
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8:30 - 8:50 Arrival and morning work
8:50 - 9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00 - 10:15 Math
10:15 - 10:25 Snack and break
10:25 - 12:00 Reading and Writing - Literacy block
12:00 - 12:30 Recess
12:35- 1:05 Lunch
1:10 - 2:05 Specialist *6 day rotation*
2:10 - 3:00 Science/Social Studies
3:05 Dismissal