Welcome to Third Grade!  I'm so excited to be a part of the great learning experiences that will be happening this year!  This is my 20th year of teaching. My husband, daughter, and I moved to Coeur d' Alene in 2016.  It's amazing to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the country.  We are huge animal lovers so we currently have 2 labs and 11 chickens.  I'm still working on convincing my husband that we need 2 Nigerian Dwarf Goats.  :)

Academically, I am a firm believer of the idea of Growth Mindset.  It's not that you can't do it.  It's that you just can't do it, YET.  All students have the ability to learn and grow. 

I am a great believer in strong communication between the teacher, parents, and students.  Please, feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns.  

I am looking forward to a fantastic year!!!

Ami Altizer