...I do not have a one direction attitude but take each person for who they are and what direction they are interested in going in. I like to help them see their options. There are always options. (read more)
...But, the reality is, many future tests, and in some cases, job applications, are going to require the ability to read into the material and perform well on a multiple-choice activity. Therefore, the skill of test-taking should be as important as the content being read.I have taught middle school... (read more)
...I had very high standards for my students and, as I've always seen them do, they rose to the standards. Many times after graduating and attending college, I would have my students return and tell me that they had tested out of freshman-level English due to my class. I actually saved their paren... (read more)
...Additionally, I have been a middle school principal, a high school assistant principal and a dean of students. In these administrative positions, I have led, successfully, a number of programs designed to enhance student success. The majority of my teaching and administrative experience has been with secondary students from diverse backgrounds. (read more)