Who I am as a teacher:

• I have a strong background in teaching math and science. 

• My management style is more structured and authoritarian until the students show they can make mature decisions for themselves. 

• I believe children can only learn when they are comfortable; that their social-emotional needs are as important as their academic needs.

• I want my students to celebrate their differences as much as their similarities. 

• We discuss tough topics together such as current events, race, gender, and class, even if we don’t have all of the answers, as a way to build community and understanding.

• I hope to instill to my students that mistakes are learning experiences and do not define who we are. 

• I love when students find ways to teach each other.