Small room, packed with up to 38 students. I have one student use computer, and it gets used plenty for everything from papers to research.
Position:
teacher
Needs:
headphones with microphones, so that students can record themselves.
My Philosophy:
Learning is never an end process, only an on-going one. We learn things everyday, and not always in a classroom! I am never too old to learn new ways to reach out to my students, and technology is there for the using.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Born in Wuerzburg, Germany. Spent half my childhood there. Traveled Europe with my family.
Stateside, lived and grew up in Valley Station, KY, bilingual until I started learning French, when it became trilingual, then added Russian and Spanish to the repertoire. My family and my heritage is very important to me.
College and Degrees:
B.A. from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY.
M.A. in curriculum and instruction from University of Phoenix
Activities:
I like to read, write, teach, revamp old lesson plans into something newer and catchier. I like movies, ghost stories but not gore fests, and a good action flick is great. I also collect dolls.
Favorite Books:
Wuthering Heights!
Harry Potter series, Twilight series,
CompleteWorks of William Shakespeare,
ThePoetry of Robert Browning,
Emily Dickenson, Sara Teasdale;
Jane Austin, Louisa May Alcott; Kathy Reichs, Patricia Cornwell, Robert Heinlein....
Favorite Quotes:
Don't borrow trouble.
That which hasn't killed me has made me stronger.
Joshua1:9 : Be strong and courageous; be not discouraged nor afraid; for the Lord your God is with you all the time.
Interests:
Hmm, books, dolls, surfing on the computer, playing Sims 2;
teaching and learning; working with young people
Employment History:
Gallatin SR High 1978-1984
LakeviewLearning Center 1984-1985
McGavockComp. High School 1986-present
Why Do I Teach?:
There is nothing more rewarding than watching the face of a student when (s)he "gets it"! I myself love to learn, and if I can instill even a little of that love, along with the ability to THINK, then I feel I am helping shape the future.