Mrs. Maria Staman

My name is Maria Staman and I began teaching in 2011 after years of being a case worker then a stay-at-home mom.  I earned a B.A. from Bloomsburg University in Sociology and Criminal Justice, an M.Ed. from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction, and a M.A.T. from RELAY Graduate School of Education in Elementary Education.  I am certified through the State of Delaware to teach Early Childhood, Montessori, and Elementary School K-6th grade. 

I met my wonderful husband in college and we have been blessed with 3 children. We moved to Newark, DE in 2006, after living in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Texas, and consider Delaware home.  When I’m not teaching I love to travel, hike, and visit eclectic coffee shops.  During the summer you can find me poolside with a book in hand or walking our dog in White Clay Creek state park.

I integrate several teaching methodologies in my classroom (such as Project-Based Learning, Montessori, Daily 5, Responsive Classroom, Mindfulness, and Reggio-Emilia.)  Throughout my teaching tenure, I have written numerous curriculums and feel that it is important to be flexible and adapt to each child in my classroom.  I believe that children learn best through hands-on opportunities and choices.  When they have a vested interest in what they are learning, students tend to do their very best!  I look forward to sharing the year with you and your 3rd grade child.