Model Teachers

Content: English 8
School: Fitzgerald Middle
Years Taught: 9

What do you love most about teaching?
I most love the connection I make with people through teaching, and I love helping students learn and become better versions of themselves.

What is the best way to describe your classroom on a typical day?
The best way to describe my classroom on a typical day is inviting and communicative. We appreciate each student's individual experiences and what they can bring to an English classroom through the lens of reading, writing, and discussing.

Content: English
School: Hines Middle
Years Taught: 8.5

Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
I like to be an example or model for others like someone was for me. It is always helpful to be something for someone that you wish was available for you and, from experience, I know I do not want other teachers to feel how I felt at times.

What do you love most about teaching?
I love learning from my students and getting to know them. The relationships and bonds I build with students are priceless, and we all learn about each other academically, socio-emotionally, or, my favorite, culturally. In my classroom, safe discussions are a must; these are where I get to build relationships with my students and learn things about them that, in turn, I can incorporate into instruction to make it more relevant.

Content: English
School: Passage Middle
Years Taught: 6

What do you love most about teaching?
Teaching has always felt like a calling for me. I love working with students and helping them to reach their potential as scholars and as people.

What word best described you as a teacher and why?
I think one word that describes me would be enthusiastic. I always try to bring energy to my classroom and lessons to engage my students and motivate them to do their best. I get really excited about sharing what I know with my students.