I get asked by a lot of friends and colleagues, why did I decide to become a teacher. It’s quite simple, teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. If I can take a mind and turn them from lazy to creative, possibly better than they were before, well that’s pretty powerful. Teaching is …
Over the years, I have made sure I stay updated with the latest trends and lessons in the evolving environment. Here are somethings that I learnt during my time. Technology and Teaching To stay current with the latest technology trends, teachers must stay abreast of all teacher-centric technology tools and programs. And while many programs …
As a student, the piece that always stuck with me is what a great teacher did for me as a student growing up. In short, they challenged and pushed me to be the best possible student, dedicated student-athlete and overall person! As a child, my English was not a first language. It wasn’t until grade (2) …
I was always drawn to students who were cast off or made to feel school wasn’t for them. I call these students college bound kids – those who may not have seen the benefit of education or understood how to learn within the construct of our education system. Truth be told, our system is not …
As a student, the piece that always stuck with me is what a great teacher did for me as a student growing up. In short, they challenged and pushed me to be the best possible student, dedicated student-athlete and overall person! As a child, my English was not a first language. It wasn’t until grade …
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