What is your “WHY” for teaching? Making a positive impact on students, inspiring them to achieve their dreams.
Area of Expertise: Elementary school education with an emphasis in science and outdoor education. I have my Pre-K- 6th grade certification, middle school science, and Pre-K-12 special education.
What is your PBL experience? I received training in PBL the summer of 2010 and implemented it into my classroom from 2010-2015. I was a facilitator from 2012-2014 and 2017 to present. I am currently facilitating PBL classes at the high school level.
What is your favorite aspect of PBL? I love how students expand their knowledge through their own creativity and through real life experiences, making it a more meaningful and effective way of learning.
What is the importance of coaching? Coaches have the framework to meet with past participants and continue to facilitate them through the PBL process. It gives participants an opportunity to get feedback, tuning and support on current and future projects.
What do you enjoy about coaching? I enjoy continuing to hear about all the great PBL success stories and new ideas that teachers come up with. I myself continue to grow as I'm surrounded by other PBL minds.
How has coaching helped your own PBL practice?o When I'm routinely meeting with other PBL minded educators, I am inspired by their ideas and reminded of best practices. It continually helps me to be inspired in my everyday teaching.