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How STEM Helped Me Build My Future
With the guidance of my parents, I was able to realize that this whole time STEM was helping me build a stable future.
Building a Lasting Community Within the Classroom
As a teacher, it is my job to ensure that all of my students come to school each day feeling safe and excited to learn. I strive to build a community within my classroom, as well as through the entire school.
Providing Unconditional Love in the Classroom
My teaching philosophy begins and ends with unconditional love.
The Value of a Teacher
I believe that every child has a story and it is my commitment to know and value every story.
Passion for Motivating Students
Nisa's passion for motivating students started in the 4th grade.
Encouraging Students to Explore
Stacy Kearns
I am an AACPS: Teacher, Severn River Middle School | 2020 Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
Adolescence is a challenging time for many students. Adolescence can also be a time of immense personal growth. Our job as educators is to prepare students to participate as constructive members of society. Unfortunately, this task is an impossibility unless students possess a conviction that their beliefs and ideas are significant. Teachers can facilitate this process by portraying a positive message to students that their thoughts and feelings are of considerable worth. To do this, educators need to make time in their ever packed day to allow opportunities for students to express themselves, ask questions, and share personal triumphs and tribulations. These occurrences often extend beyond the traditional class period into lunch or after-school hours, but are always worth the results.
Students that are encouraged to take risks and explore concepts are more likely to develop a deeper understanding and a lifelong passion for learning than those that are simply prompted to learn the material for a test. In order for this to occur with fidelity, educators need to provide time for students to wrestle with difficult concepts. In my classroom, reading numerous articles allows us an opportunity to delve into various societal issues. Students love to discuss, debate, and relate text to their own lives through Socratic seminars and Philosophical Chairs. Participating in these types of rich discussions allows students to learn how to articulate their own viewpoints, but also teaches them to consider others’ viewpoints; both of which are critical components of student growth. In addition, giving students opportunities to collaborate, build community, and even express themselves creatively when conveying their […]
Celebrating Differences, Adapting to Change, and Finding Success
Welcome to Camp Kramer! We are a family that starts each day with hugs, high fives, and a bonfire (community circle).
Advocating for Students
One of the most fundamental roles of an educator is that of an advocate.
Teaching Student’s that Kindness Matters
I believe all students can learn within an environment where kindness matters and they feel safe to take risks.
Raising Teacher Expectations and Empathy
I believe that every student should be challenged through the use of differentiated instruction, high teacher expectations and empathy.
Building Supportive Relationships with Students
I believe building relationships with my students is the most crucial part of the job.
Providing Students the Unlimited Ability to Succeed
My philosophy of education is that all children have the unlimited ability to succeed.
Providing Life-Changing Moments for Students
Effective teaching starts with establishing positive personal relationships.
Creativity Connects Inclusive Communities
Chesapeake Arts Center’s (CAC) partnership with Ruth Parker Eason School has grown to support our students and schools in many ways.
AMS National Junior Honor Society Inducts 60 Students
The induction ceremony was a proud moment for both the students and their families. It's a testament to their hard work and dedication to their academic and personal growth.