Halley P. Alexander Fingles received a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Mathematics and Science from the University of Florida.  She also earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida (Florida Certification:  Elementary Education K-6).  Ms. Alexander-Fingles attended CPS from sixth to eighth grade and is delighted to be an educator at CPS.  She is currently teaching fifth grade.  

 

Ms. Alexander-Fingles is a strong advocate for teaching the whole child.  She involves her students in various learning modalities so each child reaches his or her potential.  Ms. Alexander-Fingles can be found using music, movement, and STEM-based projects in her class.  She incorporates faith into daily learning and hopes to create happy, productive members of society that will reach their full spiritual potential.  She wants all of her students to be saints.

 

Favorites:

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Book:  Ms. Alexander-Fingles has over 500 books in her classroom library—she loves reading and immediately thought of at least ten books to put on this list.  Ask her and she will happily talk to you about all of them or give you a recommendation.

Movie: Jurassic Park

Dessert: Warm chocolate chip cookies

Color: Teal

Season: Summer

Sports: Florida Gator athletics, especially football and basketball

Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Dancing, and Playing with her puppy, Dakota

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