I was very active in both high school and college playing varsity volleyball and leading Fellowship of Christian Athletes at both levels. At Manchester I had many teaching experiences ranging from rural 2nd grade to inner city 5th with 7th and 8th grade science as well. My senior year in college I student taught at Manchester Elementary in the 3rd grade and at Indian Springs Middle School, Science and Social Studies at the 8th grade level. I am very excited to start my first year here at Carroll Middle School. I learn best by doing things with my hands, therefore I plan on teaching my classes that way.
Children learn in many different ways.
The more ways I can teach, the more students I can reach. Science is a wonderful subject to incorporate hands-on activities. For each chapter or area, I will try to have a corresponding lab or activity. I also think it is important for students to see that what they are learning now, WILL be useful later in life. I often tie real life situations into our classroom, so the students see the significance of their science education.