Teacher Aide

Hi - my name is Linda Cunningham. I have been a Teacher Aide at GMS for about eight years and have loved every minute of it. Being a T/A I get to go in a lot of classes and see all the different kinds of teaching. I help with Maths, Writing and Reading.
The last few years I have set up and run a programme called 'Talk To Learn'. This is targeted at children in the Junior Syndicate who have some difficulty in Oral language and Motor skills. I try and make it fun for the children. We colour in, do lots of cutting out, play fun learning games and most importantly, lots of talking.
I am a mother of two boys that have gone through GMS. Both boys are at Taradale High now and it was their start at GMS that have put them in good stead for the future.
Primary school is the most important step in your child's learning - their brains are like little sponges, they absorb in so much, the more you teach them, both at home and at school the better off they will be for the future.
In my spare time I like to get into the garden (which is not often), read, do some baking, get out for a walk, be a taxi for my boys and meeting up with family and friends when I can.