Personal Narrative: My Interview With A Teacher

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While attending Chinook Middle school I had interviewed my mentor and field experience teacher Ms. Kennedy who is a 7th grade English teacher at the school. During the interview I found out some background information on Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Kennedy has worked at Chinook middle school for 12 years. She’s also worked at North Thurston school district for three to two years. As well as was a self-contained 7th grade teacher, for which she taught all subjects. She choose teaching profession because she believed that all children can learn. She did not want her students to endure the hardships of having a teacher Who did not care about them, or if they were learning. Ms. Kennedy’s Philosophy of education is she believes that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure,caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. It is her desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites you shouldn’t of ideas. The teacher acts as a guide, allows natural curiosity, and promotes respect for all people.

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Based on this she can structure a learning environment that addresses a variety of learning styles, interests and abilities . Then we start talking about how Mr. Kennedy grew up she grew up as an only child she only had her mother in her life because her dad was always moving because he was in the army. As she grew up she was determined to become a teacher because she loves to help students. Now Ms.Kennedy has 2 she hopes they can follow there dreams and never give up this is what she expects from her students to never give up and follow their dreams. Before ending the interview she told me to stay organized and learn what works for you and your classroom lastly give it your ALL EVERY

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