Teaching/Coaching

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams

Recently I've been reflecting on how much teachers and coaches have impacted my life and I realize how much they all helped foster my love of learning.

I guess you could say I'm sort of a professional student in some ways, but maybe one day (in the not so distant future) I will complete the official degree on which I am working. :)

Upon completion of the degree, I do think I'll probably continue my quest for knowledge in some form or fashion, possibly including different kinds of continuing education classes like learning to play the guitar or taking lessons to improve my tennis game.

I definitely enjoy gaining and sharing new knowledge and skills. I also love the thrill of competition, so teaching/coaching students and teachers is right up my alley.

Last year I had the opportunity to help coach my school's tennis team and just tonight I completed a required online course, Fundamentals of Coaching, so I can continue to assist during the 09-10 school year.

I'm looking forward to this school year, continuing to coach and stepping back into an instructional role (it's been 5 years now)...collaborating with teachers, working with students and coordinating, designing and delivering professional development.