Passion. Enthusiasm. Creativity.
Social studies education with a global, interdisciplinary focus.
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"Sarah is able to turn the first period of the day into a fun and inviting atmosphere every morning. No matter your age, background, etc., you'll always be given respect."
People describe me as positive, enthusiastic, and creative. One of the things I love most about teaching, especially teaching social studies, is the opportunity to channel my enthusiasm and use it as a tool for creating imaginative, outside-of-the-box lessons that students find fun, engaging, and relevant. I've discovered this process - of getting to know students well, then using those connections to inform teaching - an immensely fulfilling one.
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I believe deeply in the power of transformative educators to positively change the lives of young people. With a commitment to compassion, truth, inquiry, and social justice, I seek to cultivate a student-centered classroom culture with an emphasis on imagination, interdisciplinary connections, and global perspectives.
"I can tell that you really enjoy teaching about the material we cover in class. You make the class fun by showing us photos, clips from movies, and songs. I also really enjoy how open you are to sharing in class. We have had some really interesting discussions! You are patient and passionate, and are always here for us if we need extra help. Thanks for everything!" Sample Lesson Plans"I am truly honored to have Sarah as a teacher. While passionate and intelligent, she is remarkably kind to all of her students. What I appreciate most about Sarah is her ability to make history interesting. The passion she has makes her teaching fun and very enjoyable. I also love how she uses real life examples from music to film, to really create a setting in which to understand the material to its fullest extent. I'm glad I was able to learn from her."
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