A teacher in New Kingsland explains why she loves teaching so much. She explains that she loves helping children, just like she enjoyed helping others in her classes while she was still in school herself. At an early age she was given an opportunity to help teach others by becoming a teacher’s assistant for the class below hers. Of course, she gladly accepted.
A lot of students hate math. Luckily, this girl does not. Read her story here:
A model teacher from New Kingsland has always known her passion.
What makes this teacher different from others? Well she is planning to do her best with making each student accountable for their actions. She also makes herself available to both parents and students that have concerns. She also believes in promoting that students are well rounded not only in the classroom but also as a member of the community.
It’s important for children to learn how to persevere when problem-solving. Problem-solving could be interpreted in an infinite number of ways, she added, including continuing to work hard, staying focused, asking questions and asking for guidance when trying to solve a tough math problem.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- In 10th grade Erin Kappers math teacher asked her to assistant math class. Today she is a thriving algebra instructor at New Kingsland.
- Completing her Bachelor’s Degree at Winona State University in 2014.
- Combining her mother’s passion for teaching and her father’s work in IT, she finds her niche teaching math.
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