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About Me
The way I would describe myself would be to say that I am a high energy, enthusiastic, optimist. I always have been. I came into education naturally. I love the interactions with my students and colleagues. I love the energy of collaboration and creation of amazing curriculum.
I am a life-long learner. I thrive on challenges and big picture adventures. it is a gift to me that I am teaching during this critical time in education. I look at this era as a time of enlightenment. The idea of creating projects that will open my students' love of learning truly excites me. When i struggle with lack of engagement on my students' part I feel motivated to find out why and how I can be an agent of transformation for them.
I am fortunate to be a part of the St. Helena Unified School District. I have been with the district for 20 years and have enjoyed tremendous support and encouragement in my quest for relevant and authentic education for all students in the district.
I have two wonderful daughters and am proud of their contributions to their communities. They have each pursued innovative professions. One is a marketing and branding specialist in Oakland and the other is a Spiritual Psychologist and Life Coach in Napa.
I am a life-long learner. I thrive on challenges and big picture adventures. it is a gift to me that I am teaching during this critical time in education. I look at this era as a time of enlightenment. The idea of creating projects that will open my students' love of learning truly excites me. When i struggle with lack of engagement on my students' part I feel motivated to find out why and how I can be an agent of transformation for them.
I am fortunate to be a part of the St. Helena Unified School District. I have been with the district for 20 years and have enjoyed tremendous support and encouragement in my quest for relevant and authentic education for all students in the district.
I have two wonderful daughters and am proud of their contributions to their communities. They have each pursued innovative professions. One is a marketing and branding specialist in Oakland and the other is a Spiritual Psychologist and Life Coach in Napa.
Reflections on your Journey
My Weebly Blog is such a great place to follow me on my journey: http://terrymessmer.weebly.com/blog
Lasting Learning from the Innovative Learning program
I am definitely a better teacher after completing the Masters Program through Touro University, with the support of NapaLearns. I feel that I am well educated and equipped to be an effective educator in this changing world of education. I am interested in assisting others in creating Challenge-Based Learning curriculum. I believe that there is a need for students to become interested and involved in the workings of the world around them and that they need to be agents of change at all grade levels.
I appreciate the intelligence and dedication of the teachers at Touro. I would like to remain involved with the programs at Touro...perhaps some alumni "booster" classes to help us all stay on top of the ever-evolving world of education in the 21st century.
I appreciate the intelligence and dedication of the teachers at Touro. I would like to remain involved with the programs at Touro...perhaps some alumni "booster" classes to help us all stay on top of the ever-evolving world of education in the 21st century.