I recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of Chicago where I studied English literature and American history. My best professors brought passion to their subjects, and their passion infected me. They also took the time to give me both the encouragement and the precise critiques that motivated me to embrace my assignments and work hard. (read more)
...I always start a unit or even lesson with an "attention-grabber;" whether a personal anecdote, a read-aloud, a short video clip, a piece of art, I always try to engage my learners through something tangible and engaging off the bat. I then typically brainstorm with my students about what they al... (read more)
...Knowing how to read "Chicken Little" through Shakespeare makes reading more fun. My first love is history and social studies, and my publication is in history. I have extensive knowledge of American and British history with good European history qualifications, and can be helpful in other areas of history as well. (read more)
...For five years I was head of the drama department at the Woodstock Country School, grades 9-12, where I taught acting classes and directed plays. For about 20 years I directed a small comedy company in which my work included working with actors in different media -- radio, television, stage. I was also one of the actors. (read more)