Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: “A wife and a mom to a toddler and an infant with a master’s degree in education trying her best to educate teenagers. A kind individual who cares for others and loves to laugh.”
Q: What made you decide to become an English teacher?
A: “I was very interested in building relationships and helping foster the future members of our society. Plus, I have always loved school! I think the hard and soft skills you gain are important, even if they don’t seem like it in the moment. You are learning how to learn, and you will NEVER (hopefully) stop learning in life.”
Q: What is your favorite method of teaching and how do you think those methods benefit your students?
A: “I try to provide funny tidbits, when possible, to lighten the tension as a lot of students do not enjoy reading and writing. I also try my best to listen to my students. I believe most students will be more inclined to do the harder tasks if they know you care about them.
Q: What is your usual lesson plan like/What do you take into account when making these plans?
A: “My usual lesson is flexible, because STUFF HAPPENS, and mostly hit the most important aspects. If we are working on a process assignment, then we will break it down and have checkpoints. If the assignment is shorter, I will explain expectations and let students work at their own pace as I check in.”
Q: Do you have a specific lesson or unit you like to teach?
A: “I enjoy teaching the justice/social change unit with my freshman. I enjoy teaching critical lenses with my seniors.”
Q: What is it like teaching both freshman and senior English?
A: “It is quite a whiplash, but in a fun way! I think the maturity and innocence are the biggest difference between freshmen and seniors. My freshmen are so bright eyed and sweet and looking to please. My seniors are most straightforward and honest about how they feel. I enjoy both ends of the spectrum.”
Q: Lastly, do you have any advice you would give the student of LT?
A: “Learn to flow with the river instead of fighting with the rocks.”
