East Meadows Elementary is located in Spanish Fork, Utah and has almost 900 students. The school looks clean and inviting. There are two playgrounds, a large field, and games like four square on the asphalt. This is nice because it accommodates the amount of students who are at the school. The school's layout is fairly simple to navigate because each hallway is one specific grade. It also has a welcoming atmosphere.
The school is surrounded by several neighborhoods that are safe and friendly. Many of the homes look like they belong to middle class families. A vast majority of students who go to East Meadows Elementary are Mormon. Most of the students are white but there are other races too. The ratio between male and female students is almost equal with there being slightly more males at the school. The average number of students to teachers is 25:1. Class sizes like this are nice because students are able to socialize and have fun with peers but can also get extra one on one help from their teacher when needed.
In the course "Introduction to Education" we learn different skills that would benefit us as teachers. Service Learning is where we can actually go to a school to observe and interact with students. College students are able to see first hand what being an elementary teacher is like. It helps individuals determine whether or not they really want to become a teacher.
