Welcome

Welcome to my blog!

My name is Rachelle and I am currently a Brock teacher candidate with teachables in Mathematics and Physical Education. I have a passion for helping others and I aspire to become an educator that changes the way students think about their learning. Similar to my own positive educational experiences, my goal is to become an educator that students remember because I made a difference in their life.

As I continue my journey throughout teacher’s college, I am very excited for the course, “Intermediate/ Senior Teaching Mathematics.” During my time in this course, I hope to learn more about myself as a math educator. I hope to further my knowledge in mathematical processes, and develop the necessary tools and strategies for teaching at the intermediate and senior level. Similarly, I hope to have many questions answered; some of these questions include: “how will I inspire students to reach their full potential”, “how will I keep students motivated to keep trying after they have failed?” and “what strategies can I use to change the culture of math?” This blog will document my thoughts and feelings and act as a personal reflection tool as I discover mathematics in the twenty-first century.

My Vision

Since the beginning of my teaching journey, the following quote has resonated with me,“be the change you want to see in the world” – Mahatama Gandhi. Although I will only be one educator in the system, I will do everything in my power to leave a lasting impression with students. My hope is to become an educator who gets students excited about math, and provides opportunities where students find joy and meaning amongst all the numbers and formulas. My favourite teachers in high school were ones who truly cared about my learning in and outside of the classroom, believed in me and helped me build my confidence. I hope to do the same for my future students.