This blog is EDM 510 Group C and is for educational purposes only.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
This blog is for our group to explain where and what we teach. Also, name some things that you like about the school you teach at--such as, great colleagues, students, atmosphere, etc. This will be a good way for us to get to know each other better!
I teach at Norcross HS in Norcross, GA. It is about ten miles outside of the perimeter of Atlanta. The school is very big--we have over 3,000 students and over 200 teachers. I really like teaching at Norcross because of the teachers in my department. The teachers I work with share everything! No one has to re-invent the wheel--we just all work very well together.
Hey! I have not started teaching yet, but I start teaching Resource for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Resource is the Catholic school version of Special Education. I will be teaching at St. Ignatius Catholic School, in Mobile, AL. I did some student teaching/observation this past school year at Belsaw Mt. Vernon Elementary. The school is about 20 miles north of Mobile. The teacher I was working with, who has also become my mentor, taught me so much. She loves her job and her students, which is not only important in the regular classroom, but extremely important in teaching children with learning disabilities. I can call her anytime I need guidance or reassurance and I can always count on her insight and experience to get me where I need to be. I enjoyed all of the kids I helped. They were all different and sometimes challenging, but at the end of the day, the rewards far outweigh the little frustrations we encounter as teachers. After my observations were over, I went back a few times just to visit and see how everyone was doing. The school has a great community atmosphere and they are always happy to see me. I cannot wait to get into my own classroom and get started. I am excited and nervous, but I am sure I will love working with all of my students who need that little extra guidance in their studies.
I teach gifted literature at Bay Minette Middle School in Bay Minette, Al. I teach both 7th and 8th graders, so I get to teach a group of students for two years rather than one. This can be a blessing or a curse; it depends on the group of students. Overall, I have an ideal teaching situation, because I live and teach in my hometown. Most of my students are students that I see in my neighborhood and at my kid's soccer games. I also know most of the parents of my students, just be living in the same small town. I see former students everywhere I go, at Wal- Mart, at the city pool, etc. and I wouldn't trade it for anything!
It's good that we all teach in different areas and can give each other different ideas and perspectives. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone. This is so helpful for those of us who have limited or no classroom experience. It gives us an idea of what to expect and we also learn about the different areas of education.
sseale....That is crazy that you see your students all over town! I live in Buckhead (inside the perimeter of Atlanta) and most of my students live near the school--so I hardly ever see my students. The only time I do is if I am in Norcross right near the high school. This is a good thing for me though!! :)
I am currently not teaching :(. However, I still work closely with students. I work for the University of South Alabama in Housing and Residence Life. I really enjoy helping students discover the new found freedom which comes with moving on campus. My goal is to become a middle school science teacher. I have always enjoyed working with students and helping them form a strong science background. Some teachers have asked me why middle school? I really like hands on science experiments, the amount of experiments and learning opportunities geared for that age group is astounding.
I think it is important for teachers to see their students outside the classroom. Especially at school sponsored programs. I think it builds a sense of community when students are able to interact with teachers at sporting events, talent shows ect. Teaching is not a 9-5 job, as an educator it is important to be a member of the community to understand where a students perspective originates.
My situation is a bit different, and I am sorry that I cannot answer the question you posted. My undergraduate degree is one in Apparel Design & Production Management from Auburn University. I studied abroad in Italy with Auburn for almost 6 months and earned a minor in International Human Sciences. Since my undergraduate degree is not in the field of education, I have had to pursue an alternative master's. I am so fortunate that the University of South Alabama offers this opportunity because I really have a heart for the teaching profession (even if it took me a while to figure it out). My alternative master's will be in Secondary Language Arts. Even though I cannot answer the question you asked, I really do enjoy learning about other people's experiences with teaching and finding out about where they work. Great idea for a blog topic!
I thought I might need to add that I have had some experience at the high school level, but it was with coaching. For almost 8 years, I was a cheerleading coach and dance choreographer for the varsity squad at Cottage Hill Christian Academy here in Mobile, AL. So far, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Working with 9th - 12th grade girls and also tutoring them on the side is what sparked my interest in teaching.
rrobinson, It can be a bit crazy to see your students everywhere. It never fails, when I make a late night run up to our local Wal- Mart in "sweats" and no make-up, I run into one of my current students. The next day in class they'll say, "I saw you last night at Wal- Mart Mrs. Seale, and you didn't have on amy make-up!". The samll town life can be a "fish- bowl" at times.
Yes, S.Seale you are so right. Our towns are small. We were at the Flea Market in West Mobile several months back and ran into the guidance counselor and one of the teachers from my daughter's school. The kids act shocked that they see adults from school in public. I guess they think we live at the school. Also we saw Father Martin, the priest from St. Ignatius, at the Fresh Market and my nephew was afraid to go say Hi. I told him Father Martin has to eat too. Kids are so funny.
I have enjoyed this latest assignment and look forward to learning more about everyone.
I teach at Norcross HS in Norcross, GA. It is about ten miles outside of the perimeter of Atlanta. The school is very big--we have over 3,000 students and over 200 teachers. I really like teaching at Norcross because of the teachers in my department. The teachers I work with share everything! No one has to re-invent the wheel--we just all work very well together.
ReplyDeleteHey! I have not started teaching yet, but I start teaching Resource for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Resource is the Catholic school version of Special Education. I will be teaching at St. Ignatius Catholic School, in Mobile, AL. I did some student teaching/observation this past school year at Belsaw Mt. Vernon Elementary. The school is about 20 miles north of Mobile. The teacher I was working with, who has also become my mentor, taught me so much. She loves her job and her students, which is not only important in the regular classroom, but extremely important in teaching children with learning disabilities. I can call her anytime I need guidance or reassurance and I can always count on her insight and experience to get me where I need to be. I enjoyed all of the kids I helped. They were all different and sometimes challenging, but at the end of the day, the rewards far outweigh the little frustrations we encounter as teachers. After my observations were over, I went back a few times just to visit and see how everyone was doing. The school has a great community atmosphere and they are always happy to see me.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get into my own classroom and get started. I am excited and nervous, but I am sure I will love working with all of my students who need that little extra guidance in their studies.
I teach gifted literature at Bay Minette Middle School in Bay Minette, Al. I teach both 7th and 8th graders, so I get to teach a group of students for two years rather than one. This can be a blessing or a curse; it depends on the group of students. Overall, I have an ideal teaching situation, because I live and teach in my hometown. Most of my students are students that I see in my neighborhood and at my kid's soccer games. I also know most of the parents of my students, just be living in the same small town. I see former students everywhere I go, at Wal- Mart, at the city pool, etc. and I wouldn't trade it for anything!
ReplyDeleteIt's good that we all teach in different areas and can give each other different ideas and perspectives. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone. This is so helpful for those of us who have limited or no classroom experience. It gives us an idea of what to expect and we also learn about the different areas of education.
ReplyDeletesseale....That is crazy that you see your students all over town! I live in Buckhead (inside the perimeter of Atlanta) and most of my students live near the school--so I hardly ever see my students. The only time I do is if I am in Norcross right near the high school. This is a good thing for me though!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am currently not teaching :(. However, I still work closely with students. I work for the University of South Alabama in Housing and Residence Life. I really enjoy helping students discover the new found freedom which comes with moving on campus. My goal is to become a middle school science teacher. I have always enjoyed working with students and helping them form a strong science background. Some teachers have asked me why middle school? I really like hands on science experiments, the amount of experiments and learning opportunities geared for that age group is astounding.
ReplyDeleteI think it is important for teachers to see their students outside the classroom. Especially at school sponsored programs. I think it builds a sense of community when students are able to interact with teachers at sporting events, talent shows ect. Teaching is not a 9-5 job, as an educator it is important to be a member of the community to understand where a students perspective originates.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteMy situation is a bit different, and I am sorry that I cannot answer the question you posted. My undergraduate degree is one in Apparel Design & Production Management from Auburn University. I studied abroad in Italy with Auburn for almost 6 months and earned a minor in International Human Sciences. Since my undergraduate degree is not in the field of education, I have had to pursue an alternative master's. I am so fortunate that the University of South Alabama offers this opportunity because I really have a heart for the teaching profession (even if it took me a while to figure it out). My alternative master's will be in Secondary Language Arts. Even though I cannot answer the question you asked, I really do enjoy learning about other people's experiences with teaching and finding out about where they work. Great idea for a blog topic!
ReplyDeleteI thought I might need to add that I have had some experience at the high school level, but it was with coaching. For almost 8 years, I was a cheerleading coach and dance choreographer for the varsity squad at Cottage Hill Christian Academy here in Mobile, AL. So far, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Working with 9th - 12th grade girls and also tutoring them on the side is what sparked my interest in teaching.
ReplyDeleterrobinson,
ReplyDeleteIt can be a bit crazy to see your students everywhere. It never fails, when I make a late night run up to our local Wal- Mart in "sweats" and no make-up, I run into one of my current students. The next day in class they'll say, "I saw you last night at Wal- Mart Mrs. Seale, and you didn't have on amy make-up!". The samll town life can be a "fish- bowl" at times.
Yes, S.Seale you are so right. Our towns are small. We were at the Flea Market in West Mobile several months back and ran into the guidance counselor and one of the teachers from my daughter's school. The kids act shocked that they see adults from school in public. I guess they think we live at the school. Also we saw Father Martin, the priest from St. Ignatius, at the Fresh Market and my nephew was afraid to go say Hi. I told him Father Martin has to eat too. Kids are so funny.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed this latest assignment and look forward to learning more about everyone.