What Do You Teach?

 I am currently teaching English I-IV.

Where Do you Teach?

I am at Lee High School.  

How Long Have You Been Teaching?

This is my 17th year teaching. 

How Does Educational Technology Play a Role in Your Classroom?

Educational technology allows me to make learning accessible and engaging for every type of learner, regardless of their learning style or level. For visual learners, I incorporate images, charts, and videos. For auditory learners, I use recordings and multimedia lessons. For kinesthetic learners, I design interactive digital activities that allow them to manipulate and explore concepts hands-on.

Technology also helps me meet students’ accommodations discreetly and effectively, ensuring instruction is individualized and equitable. Ultimately, it allows me to create a flexible and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.

How Do You Find Technology in the Classroom Helpful?

Technology has transformed the way I teach and how my students learn. It allows me to implement individual accommodations seamlessly, provide immediate feedback, and reduce grading time. More importantly, it empowers my students.

During class discussions, students can quickly research topics, clarify vocabulary, or find examples in real time. Technology also helps reduce anxiety and improve collaboration, especially for students who may feel intimidated by traditional group work. Additionally, I use digital tools to teach organization and self-advocacy skills, helping students take ownership of their learning.

What Is Your Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology? Why?

I have several favorites, but if I had to choose, I would say Clips. It allows my students to record their writing, which supports them during the revising and editing process by helping them hear and evaluate their own work. I also love Padlet for collaboration, and Blooket and Wayground (formerly Quizizz) for engaging review activities. These tools make learning interactive, fun, and effective.

What Is On Your Technology Wish List For Your Classroom? Why?

A wireless document camera is at the top of my wish list. Many of my students are visual learners, and having a wireless camera would allow me to move freely around the classroom while still projecting my work or demonstrations onto the board. This flexibility would enhance engagement and allow me to connect with students more effectively during lessons.

What Do You Love Most About Teaching?

I love teaching because it allows me to equip students with a variety of tools they can use to build their own futures. I focus on teaching strategies that apply not only across different subjects but also in everyday life. Helping students discover their strengths and empowering them with lifelong learning skills is what I find most rewarding about being an educator.