Undergrad: Northeastern Illinois University
Why did you choose to work at Sullivan?
I choose to teach at Sullivan because it is my first school home where the range of diversity among students, culturally and academically, challenges me to be purposely reflective and cooperative in the mission to graduate productive citizens.
Why is the Student-Teacher relationship so important?
In my opinion, Student-Teacher/staff "relationships" are important because they are the foundation of a tacit request for accountability, integrity, and tenacity of all stakeholders. Forming "relationships" with the aforementioned in mind seems make one more susceptible to engagement, hearing, feeling, and willing to persevere in the (learning) process.
What is one word that gives you strength as an educator everyday?
Faith