Philosophy of Education

Education is a complex and intricate system with no clear definition. Due to the ever-changing expectations and standards for educators and students the definition is compounded. Education prepares diverse students with skills and knowledge to be successful in today’s ever-changing world. Students all have diverse backgrounds that may or may not be visible. My volunteer experience allowed me to interacted with children from many countries, adopted families, low socioeconomic status, with illiterate parents, among other backgrounds that are not visually apparent. Therefore, I feel it is essential to get to know students and their families and to integrate as much of their culture into the classroom as possible. Each child has a diverse experiences that can provide exciting learning opportunities for both students and teachers.

My passion for volunteering will certainly drive me to be involved in the community. Through a variety of community events, I will interact with community members and parents, to find what they feel is most important to their students’ education. I feel the community members are a useful resource to help teachers prepare students for life beyond schooling.

I am interested in creating a classroom that demands success from each student. I believe in all children and their ability to succeed. I am willing and excited to spread confidence in learning for all students of any background. I feel my passion and drive to empower young people to succeed is the biggest resource a school needs despite the difficulties that will inevitably occur.

In addition to a productive relationship with students and the community, I think a useful resource to gain knowledge is through reading. Therefore, I am an avid reader. Through reading I can gain new methods, stay up to date with community issues, and learn more about what can be done to improve the futures of students.

During my reading I discovered the term, “Cultural appropriateness” that applies to my definition of education. Subject matter in the classroom must strike a high note of interest with students to engage them in the learning process. Students will benefit from exposure to topics that pertain to their lives. The integration of authentic activities will ensure students engagement and success. A teacher dedicated to the success of their students can develop a curriculum and methods to insure that every child learns and is successful.

Although I may not be able to understand all my students’ position in their home life and community immediately, I will strive to gain their respect and hopefully come to partially understand their lives. I am interested in working with people who are different than me, and working with a school district that can benefit from my skills and abilities most.

Hopefully as you read I have conveyed my deep passion to “save the world” one child at a time, despite the cliché I truly believe this statement. I have new ideas and the passion to make sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed.