...In my classrooms I focused on breaking out of the lecture mold too many students find themselves in. I believe in breaking down problems in a way that every student can see the hidden details and find the patterns that lead to figuring out workable solutions. Before being a teacher, I was at home with my kids, and prior to that I served in the US Air Force. (read more)
...This does not mean that I expect perfection, it means that I expect students to try and to do their best. No one is perfect, especially when first learning something. I expect my students to come prepared with questions, and my students can expect me to be prepared to answer them. (read more)
...I also taught writing and Spanish language classes. Whether guiding climbing, backpacking, or mountaineering in the outdoors, coaching a mountain bike race team, or teaching academic subjects to students, I have discovered that I have an ability to meaningfully connect with others. I am able to... (read more)
...I have a current teaching license to teach special education grades k-12. Within the last 4 years I have have the opportunity to truly teach at all of those levels. I spent my student teaching in a middle school teaching language arts to special needs students. (read more)