What is your vision for teaching and learning this year?
What do you want to see happening in your classroom?
What do you want to see in student work?
... is leading students to critically examine context, look beyond the obvious, broaden perspectives, and deepen understanding through literature study, research papers, and responsible use of AI to augment critical thinking and academic writing skills.
“The role of a teacher is not to cut down the jungle but to irrigate the desert.” —C.S. Lewis The Abolition of Man
... is fostering deeply meaningful intellectual conversations inspired by literature and literary practice, creating opportunities to develop critical thinking and humanity while engaging with critical issues in a spirit of open dialogue.
"To exist, humanly, is to name the world, to change it." —Paolo Friere, Pedagogy of the Oppressed
... is cultivating a classroom culture in which students "yearn to learn" and set their own high expectations for teaching and learning, and it shows in the quality of their work. Ms. Patrick is also completing doctoral study with her work on teacher resilience, work-life balance, and job satisfaction.
... is building a culture of collaboration and communication as students develop skills in critical analysis, academic writing, and discernment.