"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." -- Margaret Fuller
Professional Goals
I will continue to seek opportunities to develop my professional knowledge regarding literacy instruction.
I will actively participate in identifying and using high quality literature for children and young adults in literacy instruction.
- I will attend professional development, such as district and regional workshops and conferences hosted by major associations in the field of literacy education.
- I will maintain memberships in professional associations such as the International Literacy Association and Association of Teacher and Professional Educators.
- I will collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify obstacles to the literacy achievement of our students and then use research to resolve those challenges.
I will actively participate in identifying and using high quality literature for children and young adults in literacy instruction.
- I will monitor “honor lists” to identify books of interest.
- I will continue to read a variety of literature for children and young adults.
- I will engage students with books in order to stay informed about what appeals to students.
- I will participate in book clubs to continue to build my skill at evaluating books.