I grew up in a small, rural community in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Recently I returned to visit my high school where I saw my former band director. He asked me an interesting question; one I had never been asked before, “What is the most important thing you have learned from your experiences?” Without dwelling on the question much I replied, “People are more similar than they are different.” I surprised myself with this blunt statement that streamed out of my mouth. After reflecting, I believe this realization came so easily as this is a core part of my teaching philosophy: We all have so much in common and in finding those we can become fantastic educators and excellent students.
My primary career goal is to work with educators around the …show more content…
After university I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya where I taught in two local schools, facilitated adult teambuilding/leadership training, worked on youth malaria education, facilitated HIV/AIDS education, taught life skills, coached youth sports and much more. I loved my time in Peace Corps and not a day passes where I don’t think about my friends, my students, my host families and my fellow teachers. When I joined I thought of Peace Corps as pause from “normal” life, which would resume, upon my completion. Little did I know that my life would be forever changed and after returning this has fueled my drive to use education as the medium to be the change I wish to see in the …show more content…
After gaining some experience I see myself developing my own programs, pursuing my doctorate, and going to places where the need is greatest. This way I may teach others to teach, and above all else to continue practicing my trade. As long as I am in the field of education I am certain everyday will be a joy because I am doing what I love. My purpose in applying to the University of Pittsburgh is to obtain the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to impact the world of education and subsequently the world as a whole in a positive
My primary career goal is to work with educators around the …show more content…
After university I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya where I taught in two local schools, facilitated adult teambuilding/leadership training, worked on youth malaria education, facilitated HIV/AIDS education, taught life skills, coached youth sports and much more. I loved my time in Peace Corps and not a day passes where I don’t think about my friends, my students, my host families and my fellow teachers. When I joined I thought of Peace Corps as pause from “normal” life, which would resume, upon my completion. Little did I know that my life would be forever changed and after returning this has fueled my drive to use education as the medium to be the change I wish to see in the …show more content…
After gaining some experience I see myself developing my own programs, pursuing my doctorate, and going to places where the need is greatest. This way I may teach others to teach, and above all else to continue practicing my trade. As long as I am in the field of education I am certain everyday will be a joy because I am doing what I love. My purpose in applying to the University of Pittsburgh is to obtain the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to impact the world of education and subsequently the world as a whole in a positive