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 […]
Jul
9
How did I become Ms. Chiang?
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | July 9, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Autobiography My education has led me to various opportunities that have shaped who I am as an educator. I have been lucky to have many thoughtful, wise mentors, and from them I have learned many skills and habits that inform how I learn and teach. In this autobiography I will outline a few important highlights. […]
May
12
The journey
Posted by: Natasha Chiang | May 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment
I think we all put our boats out on a current, set our little sails, and when we hit something that impassions us, and our little boat begins to go there, the wind whistles through our hair, and we know we’re onto something… You become alive as you’re doing it, and you begin to develop […]