Carla wants her students to learn the meaning of concern and support in a global society. The rewards of teaching are many for Carla. To experience that moment when the light flashes in a youngster s eyes because he finally understands a concept that once seemed so hard to him, delights me. She uses Kagan s Cooperative Learning model to help students see more than one point of view and work as a cohesive team. Carla believes that high quality professional development plays the central role in school reform.
Teachers can no longer employ the sit and get method of instruction.
Instead, they must try new methods, discuss outcomes, and reflect critically on what they do, setting new standards for themselves. Action research is the key to developing lasting changes in our schools. She knows that when adults are learning and growing, students are learning and growing. Carla s message to fellow educators is lead the future of learning, preparing students for their world, not the present one. Education should solve the social crucial issues, rather than be a cause of them.