​WHY DO I TEACH?

I believe we are lifelong learners. The tools strengthened in middle school can be useful for way beyond a school building. Literacy is power!

After about a semester as a teacher, I have learned that teaching is not just about academics. I now resonate with the idea of building a community of learners. I see my students as people who matter and need to be seen and heard. My students help me be a better person myself!

Instead of telling the students the "why", a classroom can embark on a challenge together to address the why. Giving students the resources and encouragement by teaching them how to find the answer is better than giving them the answer that could be restrictive. 

MY LATEST ADVENTURE

Every day at school!
​My portfolio might seem unconventional, but it just reflects my classroom at times. In other words, I teach my students to develop their own voice and write to reveal their passion to the world. Moreover, writing is an adventure, and so is teaching a class of students how to write.

FOLLOW ME AROUND THE WORLD

My classroom takes a journey to explore topics through literacy! We might not travel physically, but we take a journey through reading writing! Through sharing with other new teachers, it seems that my journey might be contrasting to their experiences. There have been many challenges so far in my educational experience. However, when I see a student's eyes light up because he or she learned something new, I feel reassured about my calling to education. 

​Not every student is able to travel and acquire an amplitude of experiences. However, teachers can be equitable about building and connecting experiences so that students can see commonalities instead of differences. Learning should not tear us apart. 

SEE ALL MY ADVENTURES

My community of scholars discuss how to build a community of learners by being cooperative and respecting peers. I don't show pictures of myself or students because the writing says it all. The pictures on the website represent that anyone can learn no matter what. The experience is expansive and cannot be defined. Focus on the words and the hope!

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