HVCA Faculty 2004-2005 -- Dr. Christine Gillespie

Christine Gillespie Ph.D.

Reading Specialist,
Grades 1 - 7

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23. Assigned to HVCA School Years 2001-2004

About Dr. Gillespie:

Name:	Christine Gillespie PhD
Languages I speak:	English
Favorite Countries:	USA, England, Italy, Spain
Graduated from:	Temple University
Academic Degree(s):	B.S. Education -- Education / History + Government Masters of Education -- Reading Specialist Ph.D. -- Psychoeducational Processes [PEP]
Goal of teaching:	Help to instill a life-long love of learning and reading.
Hobbies:	Reading, Horseback Riding, River Rafting

What I like about my students:

I find that the students at HVCA are inquisitive, enthusiastic learners who appreciate the opportunity to participate in a small group learning environment.

My approach to learning and teaching:

I try to provide a structured, positive learning experience for the students in the MCIU program.

Grades:

Students who participate in this program are First-graders through Seventh-graders. Subjects addressed include: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Study Skills, and Test Taking.