My name is Karen Belwood. I am a third grade teacher here at Burnside Elementary; I am married to Robert Belwood who is also a teacher for the Pulaski County District. I graduated from the Midway College teaching program with a Bachelors of Arts degree. My area of emphasis is in English. I have three children Maggie, Jacob and Emily. I feel that education is a major part of any child's life and nurturing a positive love for learning is vital for success.
Burnside Elementary is a small school with a big impact in the community, leading the county with the highest test scores for the 2009 KCCT test. The feeling of family and community within the school has helped the students feel a sense of responsibility given rise to pride and therefore success. I am proud to say that I am a teacher at Burnside Elementary and hope to carry on with the mission of this school to create students who reach their academic potential in and out of school.
My classroom is a place where all students can learn to their highest ability and participate in their own learning. I provide centers that enhance the learning process and guide students to achieve independently. My classroom is a family where collaboration is the focus and helping each other to succeed is emphasized. The atmosphere of the classroom is of a family unit and the school is the community where success is attainable for all.