Summer Collins Email and Phone Number

Summer Collins is a Writing Instructor at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). Colleagues describe her as "I work with Summer on the 10th grade team at LPS Oakland R&D. Summer's greatest strengths are her optimism and openness. When working with other teachers, Summer listens carefully to the needs of the team and offers ideas that are solution-oriented. In her work as a teacher, Summer considers students' needs first and seeks out the support she needs to provide optimal instruction for each of her students. Summer approaches her work as an educator by prioritizing equity and curiosity. She is constantly reflecting on how she can improve her teaching practice - from her relationships with students to how engaging her curriculum is. Students have shared that they feel safe and supported in Summer's classes. As her colleague, I know that I can count on Summer to show up and contribute to our 10th grade team meetings in meaningful ways. She is reliable and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend Summer as a compassionate and skilled educator! " and "It is my honor to recommend Summer Collins as a leader and an educator. Summer and I are both corps members with Teach For America and work with similar communities in the Richmond area. From the very first day I met Summer, I knew she would be an incredible teacher. In our Teach For America training, Summer brought up issues regarding educational equity, student-centered learning, and incorporating Social Emotional Learning into everyday classes. Summer values her relationship with each individual student and is deeply invested in their success, even beyond the confines of her classroom. She sees the potential in every individual and through her positivity, helps each student see the potential in themselves. Summer radiates kindness in her every interaction, and her genuine curiosity about how her students are doing allows her to form deep personal relationships with them. She is intentional about everything she does, and her calm demeanor makes her an approachable teacher for students and families alike. Just speaking to Summer about our classrooms motivates me to get to work. She is incredibly intellectual and solutions-oriented. She is always thinking of new ways to improve her practice, making me eager to do the same. Even as a first year teacher, Summer provides insightful feedback for her peers and colleagues, making her an invaluable resource. Summer's thoughtfulness and deep commitment to everything she does make her stand out personally and professionally. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a kindhearted, positive, and dedicated individual, and her students are so lucky to have her as a teacher."