Freedom to Teach

S.A. allows us to present all sides to a story without fear of repression. We are privileged to live and work in a country where we can choose what and how we teach our students. Some districts and departments allow us freedom to plan engaging lessons to meet the needs of our individual students. Students need to be proficient in multiple viewpoints to make educated opinions. I love teaching languages as it allows me the freedom to teach many things that my students are interested in being able to communicate.

My students are more than a single test score!

Every student is different, every year is different, and the world is constantly changing. Teachers need the freedom to address those changes.

I want choice in teaching a comprehensive American History course and not being told to teach only modern US History.

However, I am able to implement the knowledge that I gained throughout my own personal experiences in elementary, secondary, and college schooling to actively engage my students. My hope for them is that they enjoy science class and learn about the world around them. Ultimately, I want them to understand their role in their environment and feel like they have the power to be a voice of change and/or do something to make the world better, even if it is something small.

I have the freedom and autonomy to teach students in a manner that that respects all cultures, ethnicities , and genders. I decide what is best for my students and I can use data, classroom observation , and professional expertise to determine the best course of action regarding my student's instruction.