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Years teaching at Gunston: 6
Currently teaching: 9th–12th grade Honors Spanish 2, 3, 4, 5 and AP Spanish Language and Culture
Proudest teaching moment: “The proudest teaching moment for me comes on a daily basis when I see that all my students in all my classes are using a model that took years of limitless planning and effort. The idea that my students are able to reach their highest potential and contribute with their hard work to make our blending learning program possible is the most gratifying experience of my career.”
Teaching philosophy: “I believe that teaching is a collaborative effort between teacher and student. The teacher should serve as a guide and support to the student acquiring and improving expertise on any particular subject. Both teacher and student share certain responsibilities such as diligence, rigor, a long life learning aptitude, and most importantly appreciation of knowledge. This two-way street process I think brings enormous gratifications and results in teaching and learning.”
Toughest challenge facing educators: “Challenges vary from school to school. However, a classic one is the thin line that divides learning for the sake of learning and learning to fulfill your academic responsibilities. The culture that associates knowledge with a score number sometimes makes it difficult for students to explore their personal interests and pursue them at an early age. For that reason, the blending learning platform in my class is mostly homework-free, hoping it would open a creative space for students to focus on what they prefer to learn or do in their own time.”
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Gunston Day School, Centreville
Years teaching at Gunston: 6
Currently teaching: 9th–12th grade Honors Spanish 2, 3, 4, 5 and AP Spanish Language and Culture
Proudest teaching moment: “The proudest teaching moment for me comes on a daily basis when I see that all my students in all my classes are using a model that took years of limitless planning and effort. The idea that my students are able to reach their highest potential and contribute with their hard work to make our blending learning program possible is the most gratifying experience of my career.”
Teaching philosophy: “I believe that teaching is a collaborative effort between teacher and student. The teacher should serve as a guide and support to the student acquiring and improving expertise on any particular subject. Both teacher and student share certain responsibilities such as diligence, rigor, a long life learning aptitude, and most importantly appreciation of knowledge. This two-way street process I think brings enormous gratifications and results in teaching and learning.”
Toughest challenge facing educators: “Challenges vary from school to school. However, a classic one is the thin line that divides learning for the sake of learning and learning to fulfill your academic responsibilities. The culture that associates knowledge with a score number sometimes makes it difficult for students to explore their personal interests and pursue them at an early age. For that reason, the blending learning platform in my class is mostly homework-free, hoping it would open a creative space for students to focus on what they prefer to learn or do in their own time.”
