Holli Sears

What is your “WHY” for teaching? I have always loved learning and I hope to instill that love and curiosity in my students. I love seeing students make growth, especially in areas where they struggle, and see the pride they have in themselves.

Area of Expertise: I focus on math and science.

What is your PBL experience? This is my second year of implementation. We have completed 3-4 projects each year. My team teacher and I started this journey and the rest of our 5th grade team joined us this year!

What is your favorite aspect of PBL? I am helping to create a group of students who feel empowered! I love that my students know that they can do something about issues they see in their own community!

Why do you enjoy facilitating? I enjoy helping other teachers discover project based learning and see their excitement when they see its potential in their classroom! I love learning from others and growing my own PBL knowledge in the process.