Hello My Name Is...
Deyana Menser
Title
Kindergarten Teacher
Education
Master's Degree in Elementary Education
University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Family
My husband's name is Tye, and he works in Olympia. We have a son and a daughter, both students in OSD. We like hiking, camping, skiing, and riding bikes together.
About me
Originally I am from Bulgaria, a small European country located north of Greece. I've lived in the United States since 2001. I have worked in schools in Bulgaria, Alaska, and Washington state. We moved to Olympia in the summer of 2007. I substituted in schools all over Thurston County, and taught in Yelm Community Schools for two years before starting with Olympia School District in 2017. I love living and working in Olympia. My hobbies are reading, gardening, and fine-stitch sewing. When I am not working, I spend a lot of time with my family.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every child can be successful. I treat students and parents with respect and I expect the same in return. I teach my students to be kind, to meet classroom and school expectations, to take turns, and to help each other. I set high expectations and work closely with my students to make sure they are academically well-prepared for advancement. In my classroom, kids learn to share toys and supplies, work in teams, play and learn together, and have a lot of fun.