PreK Teacher in Chicago, IL
O’Keeffe School of Excellence Elementary
2024-25 Fellow Caitlin Stone has been teaching for 13 years. She first became interested in the Pilot Light Fellowship when her co-worker and Fellow Garden Gal (O’Keeffe School Garden), Claire O’Connor raved about her experience with the Fellowship and she is looking forward to making the garden to classroom instruction connection during her time as a Fellow. As a preschool teacher, Ms. Stone has a passion for hands on, holistic and multidisciplinary learning opportunities. She is excited to focus more on science this school year and is eager to learn all she can during her time in the fellowship program.
Favorite Food Education Standard:
I would have to choose Standard 2 – Foods have sources and origins. I like the idea of going way back and looking at the foundation of why we do the things we do as a society. Also Preschool instruction is very foundational as well. It will fit well with how my students learn and grow.
A Favorite Food Memory or Recipe:
My favorite classroom food experience is “Ms. Stone’s Cooking Show!” Pre-pandemic on Friday’s I would try out simple recipes and food studies with my students. My favorite by far is making fresh guacamole! O’Keeffe plans on having a Salsa Garden every year for onsite ingredients.
What I’m Most Excited About as a New Fellow:
I am truly excited to learn! I have a bunch of ideas floating around in my mind but I want to stock up my teacher tool box with all the amazing resources and ideas that will be available to me.
