Meet Mrs. Pike
Welcome
I am excited to be your child’s 2nd grade teacher! Our classroom is going to be a fun place to learn, grow, imagine, and explore. I use a variety of teaching techniques to help each student reach their potential.
Fun Facts
Officer Pike and I have been married for 34 years and have two amazing children. Our son, Frankie, created Mathzor to help our students master their math facts. Our daughter Leeza has been actively serving in the military for the past 9 years. We have 2 rescue dogs, Hanna an Alaskan Klee Kai, and Myrtle a Chihuahua mix.
Education
I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from St. Mary’s College. I believe in life-long learning and can be frequently seen taking science and technology classes.
Experience
Teaching has always been my passion. I spent over 20 years teaching adults how to use technology at Fortune 500 companies, but always knew I wanted to teach children. Seventeen years ago, I obtained my teaching credential and began my second career teaching 2nd and 3rd graders at several schools throughout our district. I am excited to start my 7th year here at MDE.
Awards
State of California Distinguished Teacher 2014 
MDUSD Teacher of the Year Finalist 2019 
School Schedule
Our school bell rings at 7:40am. Students must be seated in class by 7:45am when the second bell rings to not be marked tardy. Thank you for helping to get your child to school on time each day.
| 7:45 – 9:15 | Instruction |
| 9:15 – 9:35 | Recess |
| 9:35 – 11:25 | Instruction |
| 11:25 – 12:00 | Lunch |
| 12:00 – 1:15 | Instruction |
| 1:15 – 1:30 | Recess |
| 1:30 – 2:15 | Instruction |
| 2:15 | Dismissal |
Classroom Behavior Management
Our school and classroom rules are in place to help create a safe environment where every child has the opportunity to learn and grow. Good behavior should be displayed not only in the classroom, but in the hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, and on the playground.
My main goal is to encourage students to make smart choices and develop positive behavior on their own. The student is ALWAYS responsible for his/her own actions.
There are both rewards and consequences for acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
My Reward System
To help encourage your child to be responsible for their actions, I use the “Pike dollars” reward system.
Each day, students earn one “Pike dollar” for arriving to school on time with their homework. Student can earn additional dollars by:
- Doing the right thing (putting away crayons/markers, cleaning up their desk area, helping a fellow student, etc.)
- Displaying a positive attitude (following directions, staying on-task, raising their hand before talking, etc.)
If a student displays “disruptive” behavior, they will need to provide me with one “Pike dollar”. During class instruction, bathroom breaks, being out of their chair, or inappropriate behavior will result in the loss of one “Pike dollar”.
At the end of the week, students are allowed to go the to “Pike treasure chest” and pick out their rewards. Items include pencils, stickers, and small toys.