My Philosophy Statement

Beliefs!

Education is dynamic...

I believe that education is a dynamic process within a community of learners. This dynamic process must involve a set of core skills that transcends all disciplines, standards, and cultures. This dynamic process must involve all learners, teachers and students, in both traditional and nontraditional educational environments. I believe the core skills for all learners must include, but are not limited to: assessing and analyzing information, problem-solving, making informed decisions and taking appropriate risks, abilities to adapt, willingness to learn from mistakes, communicating effectively, and enjoying the freedom to use imagination and to create.

Education requires engagement...

As an educator within the Albemarle County Professional Learning Community, I believe educators must engage all learners in a variety of experiences, both authentic and deliberate, to acquire and develop the core competencies. We must also guide and assist in the development of basic skills that enable all learners to have the foundations needed to grow exponentially and deeper. As educators, we must utilize and reflect on effective pedagogy and best practices, analyzing what is effective and striving to grow as a life-long learner. Adapting, collaborating and stretching should be the norm.

Education is ubiquitous and never-ending...

As educators, we must put forth thoughtful effort to provide strong learning environments. l believe that pertinent educational growth takes place where curiosity, questioning and imagination are encouraged within the environment. However, I also recognize that creative and innovative ideas often happen within environments where necessities arise. Educators that offer relevant and rigorous experiences, within any environment, that develop critical thinking skills, while providing security, love and mutual respect, will bring forth citizens that leave a positive imprint on the world.