Philosophy

 Knowledge is the invisible force that allows individuals to move forward and optimize life for themselves and others. To attain knowledge, the institution of education is implemented into society so all Americans are given a chance to learn. As a teacher, I will be that vessel; the care-taker of children, enthusiast of social studies, and advocate for improvement. Helping students reach their highest potential is only achieved through student-centered differentiated instruction that involves higher level thinking as well as the three domains of learning: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. Establishing professional good relationships with my students is at the forefront of my priorities because my students need to trust me before they will learn for me. My goal is to go the extra mile for my students and in return help them build confidence in me as a person and educator.  I will affect my students by showing them what the past is all about; why History is not only crucial to development and growth, but also how interesting the stories and lessons of our founders are. As a leader, mentor, and nurturer, I will teach foreseeable as well as unexpected life skills that will live long past the walls of my classroom. As a team, the school district, administrators, student, family, community, and I will coach our children about self-discipline, delayed gratification, perseverance, effective communication, and cooperation.