Josie McClain was named as a finalist for Arizona Rural School Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. McClain teaches second grade at Paloma Elementary. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Hope College in 2016, and her Master of Arts in Education from National University in 2021, with an emphasis in Social-Emotional Learning. She is also a Google Certified educator and is currently working towards earning her National Board certification.
Josie's teaching philosophy is based on nurturing relationships and creating a safe environment for students to thrive. She also prioritizes literacy and the science of reading, providing systematic and explicit instruction in order for students to succeed in all subject areas. She loves to incorporate music and art into her lessons. Her favorite subject is social studies!