8th Year Teacher

Legacy Early College Middle School

What is your personal mission when it comes to how you improve educational opportunities for your students?

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” – Rita Pierson

How have or what are your plans for how you will use your award?

Travel and continue to learn about different cultures around the world!

What’s the best advice you have for educators on how to achieve academic growth like yours?

There are four things I do to ensure I am giving my scholars the best learning environment: allow scholars to learn from one another, give adequate independent practice everyday and be ok with productive struggle, reward and highlight the positive, and always use data to drive your instruction.