Andre Thornton
Physical Education Teacher
Andre Thornton, grew up in Charlotte North Carolina and went to school at North Carolina A&T (Aggie Pride) where he studied Sports Science and Fitness Management. After college, Andre worked at CMS as a versatile educator instructing a wide variety of students including those challenged by ADD/ADHD, developmental delays, learning abilities, and other health-related afflictions. He also taught children who functioned below, on and above grade level. As a result, Andre is dedicated to assessing each student’s unique needs, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate diverse interests, developing and adhering to IEPs, and providing individualized support.
Andre encourages student's learning by incorporating exciting sports, games, and activities that reinforce the importance of health and physical fitness. These activities also promote active participation, teamwork, organization, and strategy. He also utilizes a number of approaches and teaching techniques to ensure that each student is able to comprehend the presented information, enhance their own personal skills, and have fun and socialize.
One of Andre's greatest strengths is keeping students motivated and participating in the learning process while showing the utmost sportsmanship. In addition to the above methods, he is committed to providing individualized praise and positive encouragement to boost all student’s self-confidence and self-esteem.
Andre encourages student's learning by incorporating exciting sports, games, and activities that reinforce the importance of health and physical fitness. These activities also promote active participation, teamwork, organization, and strategy. He also utilizes a number of approaches and teaching techniques to ensure that each student is able to comprehend the presented information, enhance their own personal skills, and have fun and socialize.
One of Andre's greatest strengths is keeping students motivated and participating in the learning process while showing the utmost sportsmanship. In addition to the above methods, he is committed to providing individualized praise and positive encouragement to boost all student’s self-confidence and self-esteem.