As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to give my students the opportunity to thrive in the 21st-century environment.

My students are intelligent, passionate, and creative.

They love to move, to experiment, and to innovate. 100% of my students are eligible for free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. They are exposed to a high rate of violent crime in the city. They face many obstacles that may prevent them from having the same access to opportunities that many of us were lucky to have. Despite all this, from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave I am committed to providing them a safe, nurturing learning environment in which they can thrive.