User:Rcole020

My name is Rebeca Coleman. I am from Northern Virginia. I am currently a History major with intent to teach at the Secondary level. I really enjoy American History and American politics. I have a dog named Sophie who finds herself to be an oversized lapdog who happens to weigh 75 lbs. I enjoy crew quite a bit and I am a member of the Old Dominion University Rowing Club. In 2008’s spring season, my boat ended up winning at the American Collegiate Rowing Association’s National Regatta, which was a pretty big deal. I love Monarch sports, especially basketball and wrestling. I also enjoy professional sports including football – Hail to the Redskins!!

My teaching philosophy is that every person who wants to learn should be able to do so. I believe that students should be treated as equals and with respect. No one person is better than another. I also believe that each student has different needs so they should be taught based upon them. I believe technology should be integrated into the classroom, but that is all based on availability of a school district. I think that a classroom should be a safe environment for students to run with ideas that they have based on certain topics. I want my students to feel comfortable enough to bring up ideas and viewpoints, even if they might be wrong. People shouldn’t be afraid to learn and I hope that anybody who wants to learn gets the chance.