What is your “WHY” for teaching? I love junior high students, and I love math. However my “WHY” comes when both are combined. There is something special about having a light bulb go off on a math concept with a junior high student!
Area of Expertise: My expertise is in middle school math, but my team’s focus and my recent experience is developing integrated projects with two or more disciplines involved.
PBL Experience: I’ve taught in a PBL classroom since 2009. The first three years I was in a traditional school and taught PBL in my math classroom only. Since 2012 I’ve been a part of a fully immersive PBL culture school.
Favorite aspect of PBL: My favorite aspect of PBL is when the students take the lead and feel the sense of accomplishment when their plan succeeds.
Why do you enjoy facilitating? I enjoy facilitating because it helps the students reach their full potential. They don’t need to “sit and get,” but they do need someone who will help keep them on the right track and I love to be that person!