My Teaching Philosophy

My personal teaching philosophy centers around the concept that all students have the capacity to learn--and therefore, must be provided the materials and instruction necessary to encourage their growth. As a reading teacher, I mainly centered my ideologies around differentiation. Most of the students I worked with tended to be the lowest scoring students in the building that did not qualify for a IEP. In that job, I often worked with students that had behavior issues and learned that once given the individual time to break down that student's needs, I could often incur great growth by applying my reading expertise into instruction they considered meaningful.

Prior to being accepted into my current technology position, I believed that technology was a tool that allowed students to explore their passions and acquire valuable skills that could help them in whatever future they pursue. I wanted students to see the real-world applications of how technology has an effect on their everyday lives, as well as in society, politics, and the environment. In this ever changing world, I believe that I, as a technology teacher, have a responsibility to create students their are aware of their digital footprint and identity. I want my students to become problem-solvers and become their own facilitators for their learning so they can become more independent. As a technology teacher, I feel it is my responsibility to encourage my students to be curious and learn more about a tool that has changed everyone's lives dramatically and continues to have a massive impact on our world.