Casteel High School

My Educational Philosophy

I believe that each child is special and unique. They need a safe, secure, caring, and engaging environment in which they can grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, and socially. It is my desire to help students meet their fullest potential by providing a positive learning space that supports risk taking and a growth mindset. I believe that students learn best by doing, discovering, and experimenting. I believe it is important to incorporate real life experiences and want my students to have fun while learning. Our classroom is a community and we all can work together to achieve our goals and dreams, while accepting the differences in those around us. It is my goal to instill students with the mindset and tools to continue learning beyond their expectations. As Jack Lewman says, "Never stop learning; for when we stop learning, we stop growing."