Hello Darling Angels!
Here in Ms. Darling’s second grade class students get a kickstart into their higher education while acting out real world examples, learning the importance of pneumonic devices, and cheering on the Utes football team! Ms. Darling has a passion for differentiated instruction making sure each student has “scaffolding” when they need help and the skills they need for their confidence to grow. She believes that each student has so many unique gifts to share and is capable of more than they ever knew, she loves when student’s impress themselves with the work they’ve produced. In her classroom she aims to create an environment where every child feels safe and supported coming to school each day. In second grade, curriculum highlights include:
- Three-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping
- Exploring genres of writing and reading
- Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion
Second Grade Reporting Live!
A special opportunity in second grade are the Saint Reports and Mammal Reports. These are some of student’s first large-scale projects where they research, write, prepare, and ultimately present on a topic. Every year it is incredible to see these students produce six page hand written reports and see the large smiles on their faces when they present to the school. These projects are great for facilitating community between students, family, teachers, and the school!
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MEET YOUR TEACHER
Ms. Tracy Darling, M.A.T.
Ms. Darling obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Utah and a Masters Degree in the Art of Teaching from Westminster College. Her teaching career began in 1991 at the Children’s Behavior Therapy Unit where she taught students with severe behavior and learning disorders for 10 years. She then taught preschool for five years at St. Thomas More, followed by a 1st Grade position in the public school system. She happily returned to Catholic education as a Kindergarten teacher at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. Ms. Darling now teaches 2nd Grade.
Born and raised a Catholic in Utah, Ms. Darling knows that other than being a mother, there is no greater reward than being a teacher. Each day she strives to make every student feel successful and supported as they walk through the door. Ms. Darling is a very energetic and engaging teacher. She has many creative and inventive ways to draw the student’s interest in learning. She is able to differentiate instruction, meeting the needs of diverse learners. Her goal is to provide a year full of exciting, hands on, rich curriculum in a nurturing and supportive environment. Ms. Darling is delighted to have the opportunity to teach in a Catholic school and have the support of a strong faith-based community.
Ms. Darling is the proud Mom to a University of Utah student. Her daughter attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School from PreK through to Eighth Grade, followed by studies at Judge Memorial Catholic High School.
Ms. Darling loves golf and cooking Italian food. She is an avid Ute Football fan.
“Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is yet to come, all we have is today… Let us begin”
Mother Teresa
- BS, University of Utah, Psychology
- M.A.T., Westminster College, Art of Teaching
- 30 years of teaching experience
- Outstanding Employee of the Year – Salt Lake Diocese – 2017