Model Teachers:
Middle School Social Studies

Content: Middle School Social Studies
School: Gildersleeve Middle
Years Taught: 17

What do you most love about teaching?
I love the moments when students make connections and the pieces come together! I love the expressions on their faces when they realize they accomplished something that had been challenging to them.

What makes NNPS a great school division?
NNPS has provided me with many professional development opportunities. This support has helped me grow professionally so that I can plan more rigorous and engaging lessons for my students.

Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
I was fortunate to have mentors who helped me. I am glad to have the opportunity to share resources, knowledge, and ideas to help teachers grown professionally and help improve student achievement.

Content: Middle School Social Studies
School: Crittenden Middle
Years Taught: 10

Why do you love working in NNPS?
I love working in NNPS because I have freedom to teach. I have the chance to really have an input in the learning of my students.

What do you most love about teaching?
Watching students learn and grow. I love seeing the faces of students who accomplish things they did not believe they could do.

Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
Teachers learn from each other. We all have different styles and the more we know the better we can serve our students.