If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ~paraphrased from Albert Einsteinī.A., California State University year did you start at Emerson?Įmerson is an established school that aligns with my beliefs as an educator, while providing room to grow and evolve as the world around us keeps changing.įun uncle mixed with a supportive ally of their gifts… someone who really “sees” them. “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If a movie were made about you, who would be cast to play you?įavorite quote, or anything else you would like Emerson families to know about you? I’m inspired by my favorite books and stories, like “Little Women,” “Rocky,” and “Wayside School.” I’m also inspired by our librarian, Linda! I love to sing, read, play games, and spend time with animals. I’ve had the same best friend since I was four years old! Goofy, weird, and my students’ biggest cheerleader In short, Emerson’s unique environment was the place I was meant to be and the curious, hilarious, compassionate students here are the reason I wanted to teach. I started taking my vacation days to go back and teach summer camps, then decided I wanted to become an educator. I made it out there and found that, although I was right where I’d wanted to be, I couldn’t stop thinking about my experiences with the kids and teachers at Emerson school. When I first worked at Emerson school, it was because I found a job working in the after care program to help me save up, move out to New York City, and work in publishing. Kalamazoo College, year did you start at Emerson? The desire to treat my students as I would want my own kids treated by the adults in their school life. Spend time with my wife and three kids, go mountain biking, and follow Michigan sports. What do you do when you’re not at Emerson? I love to cross-country ski (skating style) and do yoga every morning. The ability to teleport so I could easily travel around the world. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? The welcoming community and opportunity to work in an environment that supports innovation and creativity were both big draws for me as a young teacher.Ī group of faculty that will do ANYTHING for students.įun, an advocate for them, a basketball trick shot magician B.A., Purdue year did you start at Emerson?
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