When I became a teacher, my goal was to give back to the community that I came from. My goals have evolved over the years. Giving back has taken on an entirely different meaning. First, my mission is teach the whole student. This goes beyond teaching academic content. Teaching the whole student encompasses teaching from a moral perspective. Developing the mental, emoltional, and physical intellect of our children is the challenge embraced in my classroom.
Next, when students arrive to class they should always expect to be challenged to go beyond comfort levels. Our class is purposefully set for students to become critical thinkers and life long learners. U.S. History is about connecting the past to the present and forseeing the future. The subject tells a story of where Americans have been, where they are, and where they are going. By course end, most students will have matured and their ability to comprehend and evaluate the world around them will have increased.
Finally, the point of view that I share with my students is global. We learn United States History from the lens of multiple ethnicities. Students are aware that America is diverse and her stories varied. There is one America but it is home to many. At semesters end, students will value the diversity that has shaped our culture and helped America withstand the times of turmoil.
BELIEVE AND WE WILL ACHIEVE:
PASS THE STAAR TEST
Mission Accomplished
PLATINUM PERFORMANCE
Focus and Determination
Next, when students arrive to class they should always expect to be challenged to go beyond comfort levels. Our class is purposefully set for students to become critical thinkers and life long learners. U.S. History is about connecting the past to the present and forseeing the future. The subject tells a story of where Americans have been, where they are, and where they are going. By course end, most students will have matured and their ability to comprehend and evaluate the world around them will have increased.
Finally, the point of view that I share with my students is global. We learn United States History from the lens of multiple ethnicities. Students are aware that America is diverse and her stories varied. There is one America but it is home to many. At semesters end, students will value the diversity that has shaped our culture and helped America withstand the times of turmoil.
BELIEVE AND WE WILL ACHIEVE:
PASS THE STAAR TEST
Mission Accomplished
PLATINUM PERFORMANCE
Focus and Determination