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Cindy Kean

Hello!  Welcome to 5th Grade at Battle.  This is my 17th year of teaching.  I started my career in Charlottesville, VA after graduating from college with a Bachelors in Religious Studies for my major and African American Studies for my minor and a Master in Teaching Elementary Education for K-6.  I've taught fifth grade and third grade so far and also been a math coach for teachers K-5.  Because of my work in all the grades K-5, I love thinking about where students are coming from when they enter my room and how far I can accelerate them towards their middle school goals after they leave me. I am particularly interested in the role of place based learning and student identity in learning. I am passionate about math education and equity in our school system.

My husband Andrew and I live in St. Elmo, just south of Battle Academy and have 3 boys that are 13, 11, and 9.  As you can imagine--our house is wild!  When I'm not at school I love exercising, cooking, playing basketball, and hanging out with my friends.  I can't wait to see what I get to learn from parents and students this school year!