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Marialice
Female
Burlington, CT
United States
Profile Information:
- School / Work Affiliation
- Saint Joseph College
- About Me
- I'm a college professor and I teach graduate courses in the education department. It's amazing how things turn out - I originally was prepared as an elementary teacher, but accepted my first offer at a middle school. I taught grades 6-8 (language arts and social studies) for five years. During that time, I fell in love with working with middle schoolers! I love how adolescents are constantly trying to figure out how they fit in and how others view them. After five years, I decided to take a leave of absence and start a doctoral program at Boston College. My research focused on specific middle level teacher preparation programs. I was hired at Saint Joseph College to build up their middle level program at the graduate level, but what's happened along the way is just part of the whole journey, I guess. I've also been teaching an elementary science and social studies course and have been reminded how much integrated curriculum benefits students. In the middle school it's easy to get swept away with your content and forget the big picture. Teaching this elementary course has been a revelation for me and makes me wish I had had the opportunity to teach in an elementary school, BUT I think I'd really miss the culture of being with middle schoolers - especially after loading that middle school gossip YouTube clip!
Jeffrey Palmer
I am very worried about the economy and job perspectives...however..I will keep positive. Give my love to anyone you contact from our last class. GIve a squeeze to you Lil One!
Jeff
Jan 23, 2009
Jack
Feb 1, 2009
Liz
How are you? I love this site. It's great to communicate ideas; I have to explore more. Will keep in touch, Liz Haynes
Feb 1, 2009