...I'm here to help students to succeed, and, I hope, to enjoy the reading and writing journey. Sincerely,
MichaelThe English language is my strongest suit. I think of words as metaphors for or symbols of human thought. (read more)
When I teach....
My first job is to create a learning environment that students enjoy. I love learning something new, so education has always fun for me, except when I was learning nothing. Boredom is painful, so I work hard to avoid it. (read more)
...I started teaching in NYC where I taught 7th grade ELA. I then was an assistant principal intern at a PK-8 school in NYC for a year while completing a second graduate degree. I then moved to a different state and was a 5th grade ELA teacher at a charter school before moving again to my current state. (read more)