My Motto

I would say that the motto I try to uphold and use in my class would be "I create Global Thinkers". It's a little cheesy; especially when I teach a Global Studies class, but I think it really does align with my beliefs and hopes of what I accomplish in my classroom. We talk a lot about being Geo-literate or understanding the world around you in order to decide how to utilize resources and solve problems better. We also focus on and try to problem solve various issues in each region around the world. I sincerely hope that when students leave my class, they feel empowered to create change and to do so understanding the world around them and being ready to do so respectfully of other cultures. I hope that they understand that the world is all connected and that what happens in one area of the world affects everyone. I also hope they realize that they have the tools and power in the future to affect change and make the world a better place. I love when we get to the part of the year where they get to create solutions to issues or when they really become invested in the problem and passionate about it; especially if it isn't U.S. centered.