I am grateful to be a part of the St. Frances Cabrini School community and to serve as the Sixth-Grade Homeroom and Religion Teacher. This is my third year at Cabrini, and I am honored to continue being part of a faith-filled school environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. I also teach Fifth and Sixth-Grade English Language Arts and History.
My name is Mrs. Suzie McGuire, and I am excited to continue my journey as an educator with the Cabrini family. I am originally from Arizona and earned my Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Notre Dame. I completed my teaching certification program through Fayetteville State University and have had the privilege of teaching in several states throughout my career.
My family moved frequently due to my husband’s military career, allowing us to experience many different communities and schools. Now that he is retired, we are thrilled to be back in Washington and grateful for the opportunity to call Cabrini home. I look forward to building meaningful relationships with my students and families and creating a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to learn.
My Philosophy
I believe that every student is a unique child of God with individual gifts, talents, and potential. My goal is to create a Christ-centered classroom where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to grow in faith, confidence, and knowledge. I believe learning is most meaningful when students are actively engaged, challenged to think critically, and given opportunities to connect their education to the world around them.
As an educator, I strive to nurture the whole child by supporting students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Through faith, compassion, and a commitment to excellence, I hope to inspire students to become lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and thoughtful disciples of Christ. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with families and the Cabrini community as we guide students through this important stage of their educational journey.
- Part of our mission is to nurture a missionary spirit within our students by helping them recognize their call to serve others. Throughout the year, middle school students participate in service projects connected to Catholic Social Teaching, providing opportunities to live out their faith through compassion, generosity, and action. Led by the Middle School Student Council, our school community comes together each year for a special service project that responds to the needs of our local and global community.
- In addition, sixth-grade students take responsibility for collecting and managing the school’s recycling each week, developing stewardship and care for God’s creation. Students also help promote and support the Rice Bowl program, encouraging our Cabrini community to pray, give, and serve those in need around the world. Through these experiences, our students grow as leaders and learn the importance of putting their faith into action.
