Elementary Educator: Pa Level 2 Certification
CurrentCommitment. The Philadelphia Inquirer describes Hunting Park, the neighborhood where I live, and work, and worship, as " a gritty, drug infested barrio ". Intense. Nevertheless, my neighbors and students are steadfast, creative and inspiring in the way they wrestle with many life challenges. I have learned much from them. It has been a riveting, enlightening, and life-changing experience.Together, my students and I achieved the largest gains-in-grade for literacy and above… Show more Commitment. The Philadelphia Inquirer describes Hunting Park, the neighborhood where I live, and work, and worship, as " a gritty, drug infested barrio ". Intense. Nevertheless, my neighbors and students are steadfast, creative and inspiring in the way they wrestle with many life challenges. I have learned much from them. It has been a riveting, enlightening, and life-changing experience.Together, my students and I achieved the largest gains-in-grade for literacy and above average gains in math (AIMSweb and DRA) through a combination of direct instruction, guided practice, cooperative learning, independent work, modest technology and the extensive classroom library of leveled-books I've built. I write about the intersection of developmental trauma and education at LucidWitness.com. I’ve led Professional Development for educators on trauma and I’m an active member of Philadelphia Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Task Force. Show less
