Ever since I was in college, I dreamed of supporting/teaching English language learners (like me) as a Title III Resource Teacher. I wanted to work for the district office and represent children of all languages, countries, and cultures. When I …
This has been an amazing year! I look back and I am pleased with what I accomplished, and the growth I made as a teacher and leader. I immersed myself in my new role as an ESL teacher, which means …
When I submitted the last two components for National Board Certification (NBCT) last May I thought I was as good as certified. I was confident that my writing would reflect clear, consistent, and convincing work. Little did I know I …
Originally, I thought my goals would involve Project Based Learning (PBL) because I took two professional development courses regarding PBL. However, since I stepped foot on my new campus, I realized I have to go back to the basics. I …
I accomplished 4 out of 5 goals that I set for myself this school year. I have shown the most growth this school year than I have in all my 6 years as an educator. The easiest goal to achieve …
Last week, I taught a lesson on culture. Students learned about two boys, Elliot, who lives in America, and Kailash, who lives in India. Students listened as I read aloud about the two distinct cultures from the book titled Same, …
My internship as a Kenan Fellow has forever changed me. I am a much more confident Kindergarten teacher, because I see the value in the content (and skills) I teach, and the lasting impact it has on my students’ futures. …
My summer internship at Siemens taught me the importance of communication and social emotional skills in the workplace. I heard this time and time again from other Kenan Fellows as well. In fact, most of our 2018-2019 Kenan Fellow products …
Before my internship, I thought college was the only choice for people who wanted to have a “good life.” That’s why I pursed a college education and also the reason why I convinced my children to go to college. I …
The most interesting moment was touring the gas and steam turbine factories. It was exciting to learn how Siemens manufacturers turbines down to the parts, and everyone there plays an important role. Siemens has 1650 Charlotte employees and not all …