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did you attend school & what was your major? |
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After graduating from high school in 1987, I attended Suffolk County Community College in Seldon, New York for two years.
There I studied Broadcasting/Telecommunications and learned to produce and direct television. I also worked at a local cable station as a production assistant.
After my second year of college I decided to become a teacher instead and attended David Lipscomb University.
I graduated from D.L.U. in 1994 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. |
| How
long have you been at Eakin? |
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The 2006-07 school year is my eighth year teaching at Eakin.
I originally taught fifth grade during my first two years here, and I am starting my sixth year as a fourth grade teacher. |
| Do
you have previous teaching experience? |
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Before coming to Eakin, I taught at Head Middle school for four years as both a fifth and sixth grade teacher.
My very first year teaching was also in a portable classroom at Whitsitt Elementary where I had a fifth grade class. |
| What
led you to teaching? |
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My bosses at the cable station were not making any money, so I decided to go into teaching so that I could (lol).
Actually, Broadcasting involved skill and little heart. Teaching involves mostly heart with a fair amount of skill,
a combination I enjoy. Changing my major to teaching meant following a dream I had since I was very young.
I wanted to make a difference for others just as my teachers made a difference for me. |
| What
is your favorite part of teaching and interacting with children?
Do you have any special interests or what is your favorite part
of the school year? |
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I really enjoy getting animated and helping my students make connections in learning.
I get excited when they do not know something because that means they are going to learn.
I particularly enjoy those moments when the "light bulb" goes on and I can see understanding in the eyes of my students. |
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is your preferred method of communication? |
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