Echo Leaver

My goal as a teacher and mentor is to provide a dynamic learning environment through an interactive partnership. I treat students as unique individuals who bring something important and relevant to the classroom. I believe in creating an atmosphere in which students strive towards excellence while being allowed the freedom to learn from their mistakes. In the classroom, this may entail taking an erroneous student comment and turning it into a “teachable moment” in a way that reinforces the student for their efforts while at the same time clarifies a complicated concept. Additionally, I encourage students to look at grades on quizzes and exams not as an end-product, but rather as an indication of areas of mastery. I emphasize, as much as possible, the importance of engaging in growth and learning as the penultimate pathway to success.