More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Hello! I'm so happy you've found your way to my page. As an English teacher at an inner city high school, my mission is to help students learn to love reading. It's that simple. I want to inspire the next generation of readers because I know that if I can get a student hooked on reading, they will continue to read and learn for the rest of their lives. I don't mean to sound corny, but books have always given me solace and provided me with wisdom when I needed it most. I want that for my students, too. I want them to know, no matter where they are in the world, or what troubles are visiting them, a good book can change their perspective and open their hearts.
If you're interested in learning more about my experiences in the classroom or my thoughts about teaching, you can read my essay, "Empire of School," at http://www.ncte.org/awards/nmwa
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Hello! I'm so happy you've found your way to my page. As an English teacher at an inner city high school, my mission is to help students learn to love reading. It's that simple. I want to inspire the next generation of readers because I know that if I can get a student hooked on reading, they will continue to read and learn for the rest of their lives. I don't mean to sound corny, but books have always given me solace and provided me with wisdom when I needed it most. I want that for my students, too. I want them to know, no matter where they are in the world, or what troubles are visiting them, a good book can change their perspective and open their hearts.
If you're interested in learning more about my experiences in the classroom or my thoughts about teaching, you can read my essay, "Empire of School," at http://www.ncte.org/awards/nmwa