[…]and mathematics fields, but when taught well, math also develops the problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills that are required for college and career success across all areas of study and professions.” Professional Experience Before pursuing a career in teaching, Kwesi worked in the telecommunications technology industry. From 1999 to 2003, he worked for Lucent Technologies in their Warren and Holmdel, New Jersey, facilities as a project manager/operations supervisor. In this role, he managed the deployment of wireless and optical telecommunication networks. From 2003 to 2008, Kwesi worked at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He worked as […]
Teachers are responsible for modeling how to obtain information and how to analyze and apply that information to solve problems. A teacher should enable students to discover ideas and build their own understanding.” Alicia’s Story Teaching Discipline Chemistry Why Chemistry “I love discovering the widespread applications of science, and I want to share the joy of science with my students.” Professional Experience Throughout college, Alicia worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant in general and organic chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For several semesters, she also worked as a field trip docent at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where […]
[…]in Kaleidoscope: Educator Voices & Perspectives, and wrote a chapter, “Bathrooms for All,” for the book Social Action Stories. He reflects on his practice on his blog teachdomore.wordpress.com and on social media (@MrKitMath). Reach Kit at […]
