User:Lburn008

Introduction and Background Information
Hello fellow authors of ECI 301!! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Linda. I reside in Carroll County, VA. I love it here in the mountains! I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful girls. Also, we have one dog named Maximus, along with two cats, Callie and Pepper.

I received an associate degree of Arts and Sciences, with a major in education, from Wytheville Community College in the Spring of 2008. I am attending ODU as a teletechnet student from the WCC site, majoring in IDS, PreK-6. I'm very nervous about moving on to a new school, well university, but at the same time I am very excited!!

Outside of school, my interests include spending time with my family and friends, attending and being involved in church activities, and exercising. Too, I really like to shop for shoes, pocketbooks, and sunglasses!!

Philosophy on Teaching
What is my philosophy on teaching? Actually, I have never given much thought to this question. I do know however that when it comes to children, I have a big heart. And unfortunately in today's society, too many are neglected. And some children never have a chance at life because of the adults in their lives. This is where teachers come in. They play an important role in the lives of their students. Teachers have the ability to intercede and make a difference in a child's life. I think that most children today need love, guidance, and someone to believe in them. This is the kind of teacher I someday hope to be!!