Teaching Philosophy

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Teamwork

I believe that a teacher is one part of many teams. Teachers must work with their students and “coach” them to the next level. Also, teachers must work together with their colleagues and administrators to ensure that the goals for student outcomes are met.

Engaging

I believe that the classroom must be engaging. Students must be a part of learning process and be involved in the classroom and the lesson. Teachers must be dedicated to their jobs to encourage and motivate all learners and help everyone to be involved.

Active

I believe that learning is an active process. Students can no longer be satisfied with a passive role in the classroom. Lessons, therefore, must allow the student to work with the material presented. Questioning historical documents, recreating an event, presenting learning are all active processes that make learning meaningful, allowing the learner to more readily apply learning to new situations.

Commitment

I believe that teachers are more than a profession in the classroom. An educator is a lifestyle in which he becomes a part of the learning community and the community as a whole, participating in school and community events. These activities provide a connection which which displays an authentic commitment to which the students and parents can relate and appreciate.

Helpful

I believe that the teacher must help all students to learn. Understanding that every student is capable of learning but that all come from different backgrounds and circumstances, the teacher must structure lessons to allow students to find their learning preference and to meet the needs
of all the students to help all of them to succeed.

Enthusiastic

I believe that teaching with enthusiasm is essential to the learning environment. As essential as content area knowledge, enthusiasm can make the material come alive allowing students to become active and engaged learners. If a teacher is excited to teach, students will be more excited to learn.

Resources

I believe that 21st century learning involves making the most out of several resources. Every subject is represented by an exponentially growing number of valid, potentially useful resources. A classroom connected to the wealth of information available requires a teacher who can help students sort through what is there, evaluating the credibility and usability of them and discarding what is lacking. Learning in this century also means knowing how to find the information vital to the situation using reliable resources.