...I ask my students questions to ensure they know what information we already know, what information do we need, and what are we trying to find out. I took BIOL 306 General Genetics and BIOL 307 General Genetics Lab at U of M - Dearborn. I also took MBG 7010 Molecular Biology and Genetics in graduate school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. (read more)
...I find games and fun activities help a great deal, but even more important is teaching phonics from the text the child is currently engaged in. I know how to help students with the confusion that results from phonics rules that work in some situations, but not all. My Master's and Specialist degrees from Michigan State University were in Reading Instruction. (read more)
...In college, I majored in writing/literature/publishing, a special program combining elements of all three subjects in one. After completing my BA, I attended Northwestern University to earn my Master's in Education. As a classroom teacher, I have worked primarily with high schoolers. (read more)
...This important subject is not just about the place names of capitals and countries--its about exotic cultures and fascinating rituals and practices. It is also about differences in cooking and history; wars and civilization building; friends and foes. I have traveled and worked in many countries and am a student of several languages. (read more)