BS- Early Childhood/Elementary Education- Miles College

M.S.Ed.- Elementary Education-Samford University

Ed.S.-Teacher Leadership-The University of Montevallo

National Board Certified Teacher -Literacy: Reading-Language Arts

Who is Janicya Feggins?

About the Teacher 

I was born to James and Delores Feggins on the blessed day of May 7, 1981.As a native of Alabama, life has afforded me the privilege of being schooled in the glorious Fairfield community. I matriculated at Miles College.  I graduated as valedictorian of my senior class with a dual Bachelor of Science Degree in early childhood/ elementary education. Following graduation, I entered the teaching profession. The experience was so enriching that it prompted me to pursue a Master of Science degree in elementary education at Samford University where I graduated Summa Cum Laude.  I also earned an Education Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership at the University of Montevallo where I was recognized by the college of education as Outstanding Graduate Student.  

I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts.  I have labored in the field of education for thirteen thrilling years. I currently serve as a first grade teacher at J.S. Abrams Elementary School in Bessemer, AL.

I have been afforded the opportunity to participate in a multitude of extracurricular activities throughout my life. Engaging in the following has prompted me to appreciate the value of hard work as well as working with others in order to reach a common goal: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, The national honor society Phi Kappa Phi, Bessemer Reading Council treasurer, J.S. Abrams Elementary School Teacher of the Month December, 2010, J.S. Abrams Elementary School Teacher of the Year December 2012, and was recently nominated and recognized as the Outstanding Reading Teacher for the Greater Bessemer Literacy Council for 2018. 

Philosophy of Education  

As an instructor at Abrams Elementary, I have acquired a wealth of knowledge that has proven beneficial in developing a sound educational philosophy. I frequently peruse educational literature, work closely with educational specialists, have achieved National Board Certified Teacher status, and implement cutting-edge research-based instructional techniques on a daily basis.

Doing so has afforded me the opportunity to witness the enormous influence that instructors possess in the lives of the students that they teach. My previous encounters in the field of education have played a significant role in establishing my personal philosophy of education which is that every student is entitled to a quality education, all students are capable of learning, and teachers hold the key to unlocking students' learning potentials.

It is my belief that each child who occupies a classroom has the inalienable right to be provided with the ultimate learning experience. I am further persuaded that in spite of a student's race, gender, creed, social status, or mental capacity, he or she deserves to receive the best possible education. In conformity with these views, educational philosopher Jan Komensky held the idea of "education for all people" in high regard. According to this principle, "all children should attend school and receive an education so as to understand and accept the civilization in which they live." He also reasoned that the primary goal of education is to "teach thoroughly all things to all men." Therefore, it has become apparent that education is indeed for everyone.

Having observed, interacted with, and taught students who possess a variety of scholastic abilities and needs, I am certain of the truism that all students can learn. In order to foster such learning, however, teachers must acknowledge the differences in learning styles that exist among students. While some children may instantly experience academic success, several of their classmates may not be as perceptive to the teacher's instruction. This does not mean that any student is more or less capable of learning than the other. This merely indicates that differences exist in the ways that learners acquire information. Therefore, the teacher must put forth a considerable amount of effort to provide students with a multitude of instructional encounters that will accommodate their differences and benefit all learners as a result.

I am convinced that instructors have the greatest impact of all in helping students reach their maximum learning capacities. The sheer motivation that they provide during classroom instruction serves as the quintessential factor for accomplishing this task. Throughout my educational career, I have become increasingly aware that the constant voicing of high expectations for the academic performance of all students helps tremendously in shaping learners' commitments to being the best that they can possibly be. When students are encouraged to this degree they will be more inclined to learn independently and to strive for excellence throughout life.

In conclusion, my experiences in the field of education have prompted me to believe that all children should receive an education of the utmost quality, every child has the ability to learn, and instructors have the power to aid children in arriving at their greatest academic potentials.

Favorite Quote

"The role of the teacher remains the highest calling of a free people.  To the teacher, America entrusts her most precious resource, her children; and asks that they be prepared, in all their glorious diversity, to face the rigors of individual participation in a democratic society."

--Shirley Hufstedler