Here is a little about me: I am a third-year teacher (second year at Hempfield). I have had long-term teaching positions at Conestoga Valley, Solanco and Penn Manor, and I am very lucky to have the opportunity to teach here permanently in this district. I am a Penn State graduate and went back to school to get my teaching certification three years ago. I coached high school lacrosse locally for seven years after playing club lacrosse in college.
I love government and look forward to teaching about the way our country is structured. My political beliefs are not part of my curriculum, and my students will probably never know what I truly believe. I love to play devil's advocate when it comes to politics. I feel it is best for students to learn about themselves and their beliefs independently from a teacher's point of view. FOR PARENTS: I want this classroom to be a place where my students can learn what their opinions are and be able to ground their opinions with valid supports and defend themselves. We will be discussing heavy topics that can bring out a lot of frustration and opinions so I want my students to respect each other. This class is designed to help students be accountable for themselves (if they are absent, if they don't do an assignment or if they are not doing well). Most of my students are seniors, and I do not want to hold their hand. I do, however, want to guide them in the right direction. FOR STUDENTS: I hope that you can learn to love government like I did. When I was in high school, I wanted noting to do with government. I thought it was boring and bland. As I actually listened and learned, I started to really find it interesting. So interesting, in fact, that I majored in it in college! So, my goal is to teach it in a way that you might find it interesting too. A FEW OTHER FUN ITEMS: Favorite thing to do: attend Penn State football games (see image on the right of my brother sister and I at a game. Favorite book: Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom Favorite movies: Good Will Hunting & Remember the Titans Favorite food: Chili Favorite music: Dave Matthews Band Favorite actor: Leonardo DiCaprio Favorite actress: Jennifer Lawrence Hobbies: I take photos, I read (alot), I cook, I edit photos, I decorate my home, I am a self proclaimed nerd and I love summer and anything that involves water (lake, beach, river, stream, puddles, etc.) |