Philosophy of Education

My role as an educator is to provide a safe and secure learning environment in which students feel comfortable being part of the learning process.  I believe all students can learn and that it is my responsibility to differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of all my students.  It is my responsibility to diagnose issues students face in particular areas of their education and develop a plan as to how we are going to overcome these obstacles.

I believe that students should be active participants in their learning environment and that they should use technology with ease.  Students should actively seek out information and answers to questions by utilizing a diverse set of educational tools which includes technology.   I want to challenge my students to recognize that through the use of technology possibilities are endless.  Technology is more than a tool that will assist them in completing traditional assignments efficiently.  Technology will allow them to see new things, experience parts of the world that may be out of reach, and will allow for exploration of any area of interest thus giving them and education that would not be possible without technology.

Finally, I know that I will continue to grow and change as trends in education, technology, and society evolve.  I will not stop seeking ways to better myself as a person, student, and educator.  In doing so, I hope to instill the desire in my students to also become lifelong learners.