Mrs. Teri Minor

Second Grade

Teaching Experience
     This is my sixteenth year of teaching. My first year began in Kindergarten. This adventure prepared me for everything to come! I was hired here at Bella Vista in 1995 and began teaching first grade. My first grade experience lasted for twelve years. I now teach second grade and love it's new challenges.
Education & Professional Training
B.A. Degree from Simpson University
CA Multiple Subject Clear Credential
CLAD Certification
Certified Highly Qualified Teacher NCLB
Member of California Teachers Association
Adopt-A-Watershed Training
Project wet, Project wild, Project Learning Tree Training
Agriculture in the Classroom Training
Master Teacher For Student Teachers in Training
BTSA Support Teacher
Committees & Service
School Garden Coordinator
Beautification Committee
Hobbies/Interests

I enjoy reading, working in my garden, cooking, and traveling.

Family Life

I have been married for 27+ years to my high school sweetheart! My husband and I have three grown sons, a beautiful daughter in-law, two grand-daughters, and wonderful memories of our faithful and beloved golden retriever Major, who we miss every day!
Teaching  Philosophy

Children are born with the desire to learn. As a teacher, my job is to make sure each child's desire is never lost.