Day 7: Final Project
My name is Tayla St. Pierre and I just finished my second year of teaching. I teach at a public charter school in Providence, Rhode Island. My school is comprised of students from a variety of backgrounds. Similar to other schools in Providence, my school has many students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Many students also speak a primary language other than English. My school's population is not representative of the dominant culture in society. For the past two years, I have been a first grade-reading specialist. My favorite part of teaching reading is my ability to share my love of reading . As I teach, I try to embrace William Butler Yeats’ quote “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of fire.” As an educator, I aim to ignite a love for reading in my students. I constantly ask myself, “What will make students love to read?” When students leave my classroom, I would want them to feel inspired by reading and books. Although I think readi...
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