"Each year finds me exploring and trying new ideas to make learning an exciting and positive experience for my students. Their individual and collective responses continue to ignite my own passion for learning and continuous growth."

"Perhaps one of the most difficult things to do as a teacher is to measure your contributions. How do you measure the creation of a spark of interest, the strengths of newfound confidence, or the assurance that a child is valued? My contribution to teaching seems more like my reward for choosing the right profession."

"I feel that an outstanding teacher is one who is willing to face change as a positive challenge. I have a passion to provide my students with a quality differentiated classroom. This requires that I stay abreast of current academic issues and continue my own professional development."

"An outstanding teacher looks at each class of students and each student individually to determine what is needed when planning instruction. Data collected from informal and formal assessments should be key when deciding which skills should be taught and what types of activities should be used."