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My love for the "outdoors" and "aquatic" settings make the North Georgia Mountains a true teaching experience for me. I believe that we all have a calling and to be able to face each day loving your job makes life worth the struggles. I treasure the freedom that Young Harris College offers in that I can expose my students to the natural beauty that surrounds them. I have the privilege of teaching classes like -- sailing, camping, hiking and snow skiing. My mind is always looking for new and exciting challenges. I am currently pursuing the possibilities of other water activities i.e. canoeing and water skiing.
The greatest thrill of being a teacher is having your students get excited about the courses you teach. I have had 3 students complete the Appalachian Trail and give the credit to my hiking class! What a honor!
As our society develops more and more technology (thus keeping people tied to desks longer) the need for exciting and challenging physical activities will increase. I hope we will be able to meet that demand by exposing them to the great beauty that God allows.
EDU 204 - Introduction to Education - 3 semester hours credit
This course is designed to introduce the student to the formal and systematic study of education as an intellectual discipline. It focuses primarily on the development of the American public school system, including an examination of its historical and philosophical backgrounds. Consideration is given to the more salient issues, events, and personalities currently influencing education. It serves to provide guidance and general information concerning the teaching profession. Each student is afforded the opportunity to obtain practical and firsthand knowledge through a 20-hour internship as a paraprofessional in the grade or subject of the student's choice.
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