Welcome to class with Ms. Looney!

I believe teachers are as unique as their students. They come from diverse backgrounds and have different life experiences that shape their practice. Because of this, there is no one-size-fits-all script that works effectively for every educator. Some may thrive sticking to stimulating small and large group discussions, and other may succeed with lively lectures. What works well for some may fall flat for others.

Yet regardless of the way teachers deliver their content, they must all have the same goal: To create the best possible classroom experience for their students. I believe that school should be place of both learning and laughter. Education shouldn’t be dull—it should be engaging and exciting. Adventures don’t have to just take place outside the classroom; they take place amid a lesson on Alliteration or during a presentation about Pronouns.

Teachers who are able to create a great classroom experience do not merely know their content inside-and-out. They also know their students. That doesn’t mean they merely know their vital stats—they know their likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams. They know how they learn best, and use that knowledge to create lessons that are relevant and meaningful for each student. Great teachers believe in both themselves and their students. They truly believe that no goal is unreachable and demonstrate that if you dream it, you can do it.