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N. Simmons
 Music
 

Colleges: North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC (Music & Theatre)   

Graduate Studies @ UNC-Chapel Hill (Radio, TV, Motion Pictures)
 
Years of teaching experience: three joyful decades  : )
 
My philosophy on education is to instill in children, at an early age, the desire to learn so they will be lifelong learners.  I also strive to teach my students to be problem solvers for with this skill they can tackle any obstacle they may encounter in life.  Education is power; learning is fun….what an awesome combination!!

 

Hobbies:  Singing, listening to jazz, attending live theatre & concerts, reading, photography, global travel, interior decoration, fashion design, horticulture.

 

 

A. Hodge
Spanish


College: Kennesaw State University. Graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Communication. Atendí la Universidad de Kennesaw y obtuve my grado en Comunicaciones en el año 2008. 

Years in Education: This is my 3rd year. Este es mi tercer año enseñando español.

Philosophy of Education: Inspire curiosity and excitement amongst young learners about different cultures, communities, and languages around the World. Inspirar curiosidad y entusiasmo en los estudiantes pequeños sobre diferentes culturas, comunidades e idiomas alrededor del mundo.
 
Hobbies: I like painting, jogging or walking outside, listening to music and spending time with my beautiful family!!!  Me gusta pintar, correr o caminar afuera, escuchar música y compartir con mi hermosa familia.
 
 
L. Atkins
Media Center
 
Colleges: Georgia Institute of Technology (2004), Georgia Southern University (2009)
 
Years in Education: 7
 
Philosophy of Education: "The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." ~Dr. Seuss
 
Hobbies: Shopping, drawing, traveling, surfing the Internet
 
K. Lewis
ESOL
 
Years in Education: 20 yrs
 
Philosophy of Education: I believe that all students can learn and reach their individual maximum academic potential when given the opportunity to construct knowledge for themselves when they are actively engaged in authentic learning and life experiences. Students must be given sufficient time and space to study and use materials that reinforce the concepts that are being taught. They must also be able to take the knowledge and skills that they attain in the school setting and appropriately transfer them to other environments to be productive in life and the world around them. 
 
Hobbies: I enjoy the quietness and peace of simply relaxing and spending time with my family.
 
D. Brooks
ESOL
College: Clark Atlanta University
 
Years in Education: 9 yrs
 
Philosophy of Education: My perspective of educating youth is one of hope, courage, and passion.  Working together, I believe that parents, educators, and communities can ensure that every child receives a world-class education.
 
Hobbies: cooking, avid swimmer, and horseback riding
 
Y. Winder
Art
 
Graduate School:  Columbia University Teachers College

Years in Education:  21 years
 
Personal Philosophy of Education:  I believe that the arts provide an understanding of our world through the acceptance of cultures.  The Arts allows students to increase positive attitudes towards self, others and the environment by way of creative experiences.  Connecting visual understanding across the curriculum provides more meaning to ones learning.  Students respond to innovation, understanding, imagination and flexibility.  The Arts is a life long learning experience.  

Hobbies:  Media, Reading, Fitness, Dance, World Researcher and Travel