Teaching Philosophy

I live among some of the richest people on the planet and have felt the luxury of wealth. I have experienced the lives of those who are among the poorest people in our world as well. Both have shaped who I am and who I will be as an educator. I believe that empathy is one of the most valuable skills one could obtain in life. The ability to put one's self in someone else's shoes is such a huge asset and the first step in becoming a critical thinker which leads me to my ultimate goal as a teacher.
If nothing else, my students will learn how to critically analyze texts, media and all things in life. It is my goal to provide students with a passion to better understand everything they read, see and hear rather than simply accepting materials for their face value. With these skills, it is my belief that my students will be well equipped to be actively involved in social justice issues. It is my hope that all of my students will have a need to be informed and a want to challenge themselves and the ideas put before them on a daily basis.