You've probably wondered who we are...we five young teachers who've decided to tackle a teaching blog! Here, in no particular order, is a little about us five educators who sit behind the sacred desks instructing young souls in various subjects and academic pursuits.
From Mrs. Ting...
Welcome, dear Reader―I am so excited to let you in on some of my adventures in the world of pedagogy! Let me introduce myself: my name is Mrs. Ting. As I write this, I am surrounded with my latest reading projects decorated in sticky notes, classical music is playing, and a steaming cup of peppermint tea is tickling my nose with happy smells. And I must confess, if you were to happen upon me teaching, things would not look remarkably different. I would be dressed in my favorite pair of black heels― I'm only 5'2" after all―grey stretchy, pocketed, pencil skirt, warm cardigan, and a colorful scarf. Although, any of my students could tell you that my mug of tea and books are more of a staple than any favorite piece of fashion I blindly turn to at 6am. I teach an eclectic mix of subjects ranging from history to theatre arts for middle and upper school students at a Christian school in Northern Virginia . I am so looking forward to sharing my thoughts with you and hear some of yours as we continue to teach and learn together!
From Miss K...
Hello, everybody! My name is Miss K, and I'm a pedagogy-loving upper school teacher in a small classical academy in the DC area. I'm a 4th-8th grade teacher of languages arts, literature and logic. Having been classically trained myself, I'm thrilled to watch my students growing as whole people, maturing in the Lord, and enjoying life! Confession: I love to rant about anything adjacent to pedagogy, could spend hours telling you embarrassing kid stories, and loves to talk about people watching. At school, I can usually be found running around with a cup of steaming coffee (my favorite is Vietnamese style- you?), and constantly asking, "Where are my glasses??" only to find them pushed up on my head. Sigh. After school, I'm always game for dinner out with friends, or not so gamely, grading papers. Becoming a teacher has so far been the largest experiment of my life, and also the best. As a college student, I wasn't sure how I would find a field that would utilize my creative side, be relationship-oriented, and allow me to learn more about how people grow. Then I stumbled upon a set of classes entitled "Pedagogy I and II." Not even knowing what that word meant (!), I signed up with the encouragement of a wise professor, and quickly fell in love. Now I'm tackling my third year of teaching, and I could not imagine life any differently! I continues my search for excellence in this high calling, fight with all idiots who say teachers "teach because they cannot do", and finds myself constantly humbled and inspired by watching the Lord at work in the lives of students and myself. I can't wait to share the joys and trials of teaching with you! It's going to be a great year (I say...as I search for my glasses...)!
From Mme VD...
I suppose that I should confess, even before you have had the chance to read my first post, that I have the tendency to be the long-winded one: you know, the one that takes two paragraphs to explain what could be said in one? I know that I could let you make that decision for yourself, but I will confess early and even often to this flaw.
And so I will attempt to share a little about me: I am incredibly passionate about my students. I adore their mannerisms and goofy grins, their hearts, their successes and failures, their interests and pet peeves, and why they find pop culture so amazing. Sometimes I think that if I loved them any more, I might have to squeeze them ‘till they pop. (Oh, I’m sorry, did someone just ask if I am the bubbly blonde teacher who is frequently caught smiling with no apparent reason? Why yes, that one is me!)
My intrigue lies not only in the adolescent psyche, but also in the tales of history and the sometimes seeming (and frightening) abyss of the French culture and language. I am entering into my third year of teaching at a Christian school in Virginia
Bisous,
Mme VD
From Miss C...
Hey there!
Although this is officially my first year being in the classroom full-time, I am no stranger to the educational scene. My brother is a teacher, my sister-in-law is a teacher, my father was a teacher, and my grandfather was a teacher. Even though I swore I would never EVER be a teacher, somehow, education snuck up on me and hooked me. I started out working part-time in the after care program, then slowly found myself agreeing to substitute teaching offers. After that, the school asked me if I wanted to run the summer Latin camp, and come on full-time as the assistant kindergarten teacher. By this time, I had already fallen head over heels in love with the kids, and with the faculty, and I just could not refuse.
So here I am. I have joined the pedagogical ranks, and, as far as this blog is concerned, it is my goal to make you smile, and maybe even make you look good. (Thanks to my experience in retail, working for JCrew, and my general obsession with fashion.)
-Miss C
From Ms. Schmidt...
Hey y’all! This is Ms. Schmidt and it’s so good to meet you and I’m so excited to share with you my young journey in the world of education! I’m a teacher by day, a travel soccer coach by night, and in my extra time tutor, read, and so forth. I honestly didn’t intend to take this path; in fact, I was fully convinced I wasn’t going to teach. But after graduating with a BA in Literature, God dropped a teaching job into my lap. Surprise! I’ve discovered I actually like teaching! The excitement of students when they learn something or even realizes they have more potential then they thought – it thrills my soul! For the last three years, I’ve been teaching at an accredited home school co-op in Georgia
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