Teacher Feature on Ms. Bilger

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Sydney Curry, Staff Writer

At which school in the district do you teach?

Chipperfield Elementary School.

What grade (s) do you teach? 

I teach 2nd grade.

How long have you been teaching at SASD?

I have been teaching here in Stroudsburg for 17 years.

What is your favorite part about teaching?

My favorite part of teaching is that every day is different. Teaching is never boring. My students also bring me joy. I love knowing that I am helping them learn and grow.

What is your favorite sports team? Why are they your favorite?

My favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Penguins.  I love watching ice hockey.  It is quick and fast-paced, just like teaching.  It is never boring. Let’s Go Pens!

How and when did you know that teaching was what you wanted to do?

I was fortunate to have amazing teachers throughout my years in school. Early on I knew that I wanted to be a teacher, just like my wonderful elementary teachers. Throughout high school, I was sure that was what I wanted to do.

Why did you choose the subject that you teach?

I always knew I wanted to work with young students in elementary school. As a high school and college student, I worked and volunteered at many field hockey camps working with young players. During that time, I was sure elementary was the level I wanted to teach.