MY PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy about life is deeply influenced by my upbringing. I grew up in our family home, where my grandmother was the head of the household. I credit her with shaping my Christian walk with God. My mother is a housewife, and my father is a mason. Throughout my childhood, there were times when we had plenty and times when we had very little. This background helped me appreciate the value of family, togetherness, and the simple things in life. It also shaped my philosophy: "A meaningful life is not defined by how much you have, but rather by what you do with what you have to help improve someone else's life."
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My teaching philosophy is grounded in three key areas: my experiences as a student, my passion for the arts, and my formal educational training. Before becoming a teacher, I was a student myself, which exposed me to a wide range of teaching and learning styles—some effective and some ineffective. In my childhood, I enjoyed watching films that showcased educators who genuinely care for their students, are dedicated to their profession, and strive to meet students where they are.
Moreover, my teaching is shaped by a constructivist worldview and the ideas of philosophers such as Jerome Bruner and John Dewey. They emphasize that students learn best by interacting with the world around them and by constructing their own understanding from these experiences. For this reason, I actively promote teaching physics by having my students experience a concept by actively interacting with it.
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Stand and Deliver taught me the importance of helping students recognize their potential beyond their environment. Additionally, as teachers, we must sometimes go above and beyond to assist students in reaching their potential.
Lean on Me taught me not to be afraid to put my students first.
Freedom Writers taught the importance of meeting students where they are.
To Sir with Love Teaching requires resiliency and a determined mindset because there will be times when you may feel like giving up on your students and the profession.
​Coach Carter taught me the importance of helping student-athletes recognize that they are students first and that patience is required when teaching them.
The Dead Poets Society helped me recognize the importance of assisting students in developing their own identities and understanding of physics.​
Additionally, I value teaching for conceptual understanding. I believe that when students have a strong foundation built on conceptual understanding for a topic, they will develop an appreciation for that topic and be better suited to applying the principles of that topic to innovate and problem-solve.