My Teaching Portfolio
A philosophy of teaching that incorporates nature-based learning, mindfulness, and drama
I'm interested in education as a way to make society more equitable, just, and empathetic. I believe that while the goal of a teacher should include helping students develop literacy, numeracy, and knowledge development, the overarching and more important goal of education should be to nurture well-rounded, good citizens; people who are resilient, passionate, kind, and mindful.
My Teaching Philosophy
I decided to pursue a formal teaching degree relatively late in life. I had an English teacher in high school who had a decade-long career as a journalist before becoming a teacher. She told our class that she believed teachers should leave school, enter the workforce, have another career, and then become teachers later in life when they have enough life experience and knowledge to share. Those words have stayed with my throughout the years, and I've come to feel strongly that I wouldn't be the educator I am today without the past experiences I've had as an actor and outdoor trip leader. These experiences have led me to develop confidence in my drama and outdoor education teaching, as well as a growth mindset across all subjects.
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