...My study of religion has lead me through many doors - learning Latin to better study the original primary source documents of the Catholic church, studying Vietnamese to better study the Vietnam War, better understanding Sanskrit to be able to explain Latin to South Asian students while learning ... (read more)
...I became a teacher because I love to learn something new every day. I also love to take that knowledge and teach it to others so that they also learn something new every day. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, and it definitely makes me a better teacher. (read more)
...I want to help students by focusing on intelligence and character--both are necessary, if a student is going to thrive in society. I am currently finishing my Master's degree in Secondary Education English Language Arts. My undergraduate degree is in Political Science with a minor in Psychology. (read more)
...During my tenure as an educator, I have trained extensively in coursework for the science of reading, including LETRS training, Leaders in Literacy - an explicit, systematic approach to teaching reading intervention with multi-sensory strategies to teach struggling readers. I have also been trai... (read more)