As an English teacher with a background in theater and professional writing, I strive to create student-centered, hands-on learning experiences for every learner who enters my classroom. My passion for teaching, the English language, storytelling, and the dramatic arts shines through each lesson to fully engage learners and encourage them to make their own connections with the literary arts and their world. I truly believe that the connections that we form between content and our lives generate authentic, lasting learning experiences that shape who we are.As a master of technology, my technology-driven lessons present the 21st century learners in my classroom with a wide range of opportunities to successfully use technology as a tool to create and research. Additionally, I believe that writing is thinking. Daily, I encourage my students to explore higher-level critical thinking through the craft of writing. As human beings, it is through writing that we fully develop our thoughts and analyze the world around us. Furthermore, it is through writing artfully that we are able to communicate and share our experiences with others. I hope to inspire all of my students to be thoughtful and effective communicators who have the necessary skills to thrive in a constantly changing world.