Mrs. Debra Case
1st Grade
“Be the change you want to see in the world . . . live by the fruits of the spirit as God works in us to grow and to complete His purpose.”
Welcome to First Grade!
I am passionate about teaching and learning, and I love seeing the world through my students eyes as we explore, investigate, and discover new ideas together. My goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning by creating meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, creativity, and faith.
In our classroom, students are active participants in their learning. They develop responsibility, independence, and perseverance while working collaboratively and reflecting on their growth.
Together, we will build meaningful relationships rooted in trust, respect, understanding, and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. I strive to create a nurturing, faith-filled classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and loved.
Together, we build a community rooted in trust, respect, kindness, and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. I also believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential, and I look forward to working closely with families throughout the year.
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Washington State University and three master's degrees, graduating summa cum laude, from Lesley University, Emporia State University, and Wright State University. I am a National Board-Certified Teacher and hold
Reading Recovery certification, a Reading Endorsement, Pennsylvania Level II PK–4 certification, and certifications in Total Experience Learning (TExPL) and LETRS. Teaching has been my vocation for more than 40 years. My experience includes teaching Kindergarten through Fourth Grade in Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia. I have been blessed to teach first grade at St. Ignatius for the past four years and am grateful to be part of this wonderful faith-
filled community.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, walking my Maltese, Bennie, and visiting my granddaughters, Hannah and Aubrey.
I feel truly blessed to be your childs teacher and look forward to partnering with you as we help your child grow academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Together, with God's guidance, we will make this a joyful and memorable first-grade year.
