Jul
24
Change
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | July 24, 2013 | 2 Comments
The movie, Freedom Writers, has a main character who resembles many of us new teachers coming out of this new program. We are idealistic, creative, and bold. We also do not have the experience, nor seniority, as other teachers. This teacher overcomes her struggles with her students in their inner-city high school by creating a […]
Mar
26
the joy of collaboration
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | March 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment
For the past four nights I have been sleeping only a little, staying up late completing assignments and preparation. Two nights ago I was up for hours laying awake in bed planning on how to assess and differentiate teaching to my practicum students. I could not let my mind stop thinking about how to plan […]
Dec
16
Holiday plans
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | December 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment
It is exciting to finally have time to do something other than attend lectures or write assignments. Aside from a little holiday shopping, I will be mostly spending this holiday season preparing for our spring fundraisers for Busolwe Mango Grove Junior School with my colleagues Stephanie Sammartino and Hannali Popoca Fehr. Many of my blog […]