-Vernier data collecting probes
-25 classroom laptops for complete technology integration
-Senteoclassroom response system with Smart Board
-Jeopardy classroom system
-Digital video camera
My Philosophy:
To mentor, mold and equip students to become better citizens and students in the real world. I strive to equip students toward motivating themselves in school, sports, relationship and all facets of life. My greatest accomplishment is not an A on a paper or a win on the soccer field but when a student comes back to visit and states I made a lasting impact on their life.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a 27 year old teacher who moved from Michigan to start the career I love--teaching. I don't consider my career a job but a calling to raise our future leaders of America. At South View Middle School my calling includes mentoring both the boys and girls soccer team and writing grants to facilitate and equip my peers to reach the same goal. In addition, I lead small groups and evangelism classes at my church. I love to cook, listen to a variety of music and I am an amateur photographer.
College and Degrees:
B.S. in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.
Activities:
Soccer coach
Small group leader
School grant writer
Favorite Books:
Bible
C.S. Lewis
John Eldredge
Henry Nouwen
Favorite Quotes:
"Live like no one today so you can live like no one tomorrow."
- anonymous Army general-
Don'texpect a change if you don't expect to change
"Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all you ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight"
Prov 3:5-7
Various restaurants in college
Substituteteacher in the Troy and Rochester, MI school districts
CurrentCCS employee - 8th grade science teacher
Why Do I Teach?:
To mentor, mold and equip students to become better citizens and students in the real world, and to equip students to motivate themselves when others are absent. My greatest accomplishment is not an A on a paper or a win on the soccer field but when a student comes back to visit years after they left my class and comment on my impact and leadership they learned and applied.