Third Grade
Third grade – Mrs. Joy McLaurine
Hello, my name is Joy McLaurine and I have been a Sandpiper for over twenty years. I love teaching third grade at the beach school. I began my teaching career in Texas before moving to Florida. As a native Floridian, I was glad to be back. I took a leave of absence from teaching for six years to celebrate the birth of my son, Reddon, who was also a student at PBES.
I have served in several positions at PBES – school counselor, special education teacher, and classroom teacher. I believe that ‘nothing is worth more than this day’. I LOVE science and my class is busy with many hands-on activities. Exploring and discovery are interwoven into my curriculum.
My 3rd-grade quote and way of living: “May you always have sand in your shoes and a shell in your pocket” (anonymous) captures my delight in teaching at PBES.