Content: High School US, World & African American History
School: An Achievable Dream Middle & High
Years Taught: 18

What do you love most about teaching?
I love teaching the students how to think about the past from multiple perspectives. This skill helps them look at a topic and be better listeners to opinions they may or may not agree with. Hopefully, this skill will teach them to value others' opinions throughout their lives.

What word best describes you as a teacher and why?
Patient. It takes time to develop a mind to become a respectful, critical thinker who cares about the world and everything that lives in it.

Content: US & World History
School: Denbigh High
Years Taught: 24

What do you love most about teaching?
The thing that I love most about teaching is working with young people and watching them grown and succeed!

What word best describes you as a teacher and why?
Empathetic. It is how I try to run my classroom and my classes.

Content: 12th Grade Government (Early College, Honors, Average, Online)
School: Menchville High
Years Taught: 26

What do you love most about teaching?
The primary aspect that immediately springs to my thoughts regarding my affection for teaching is the profound influence we have over our students, in terms of their progress, achievement, and inspiring critical thinking with a love of learning to last a lifetime. I get immense joy from discovering methods to spark my students' enthusiasm for learning and aiding their scholarly advancement. Discovering innovative and diverse perspectives on a subject, as well as developing fresh approaches for every new concept, presents an invigorating challenge. I also consistently push both myself and my students by establishing ambitious objectives and striving to attain them.

What is the best way to describe your classroom on a typical day?
My classroom has evolved into a space characterized by positive vibes and a growth mindset. We actively engage in an environment, where small groups gather around tables, all within a well-defined structure. This atmosphere reinforces the discipline that students expect, allowing them to feel secure and open to learning. With a respectful and focused framework in place, I am able to address the individual needs of my students, promote their participation in a variety of activities, and clarify concepts while encouraging critical thinking, all without disruptive behavioral practices.