...I treat all students that I come into contact with like I would want to be treated, with respect. I respect my students as well as their families. I have a lot of patience if it takes longer for students to catch on the certain concepts. (read more)
...I have since been coaching soccer for the last 8 years (varsity for 4 years). I played basketball all through high school and was on a club team in college. I have coached junior high basketball as well as junior varsity basketball for 6 of the last 8 years. I continue to play basketball with a group every Friday morning. (read more)
...Reading, whether it is for fun or the material assigned by their teachers, can challenge students to think about the issues they feel conflicted about. I want to teach students to welcome challenge, and to seek out the work that is most relevant to their lives. I walked away from the journalism profession years ago, but never lost my love for writing. (read more)