Meet Mrs. Dini
Hi! I'm Heidi Essert-Dini. This is my 18th year teaching in the Deer Valley School District. My first year in Deer Valley began at Esperanza Elementary School as a librarian. It was an exciting position in which I was able to make the media center the hub of the school through sponsoring various cultural activities and allowing open library time for children to explore books and book related activities.
For the next 4 years I taught second graders at Esperanza while continuing my education working towards my reading specialist endorsement.
In 1996, I moved to Las Brisas. The parental support & commitment along with the dedicated, helpful staff at Las Brisas has made the past 12 years truly enjoyable. I have taught Third, Second, First, and Kindergarten. I also worked as a instructor in SAGE MATH, a Reading Specialist, and an English Language Learner (ELL) Instructor.
A couple of years ago, I decided to return to the classroom to teach second grade again. It is the grade I chose to teach when I first entered the profession. Last year, I moved up with my students to third grade. This year, I am excited meeting a whole new group of third graders and thier parents.
My goal as an educator is to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment that meets the individual needs of each student through a curriculum full of engaging and relevant activities.
My hope is that by providing this type of environment, each child will develop a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their lifetime.
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