My name is Molly Miner and I am currently a student at Indiana University pursuing a honors degree in Social Studies Secondary Education with a license in English as a New Language and a minor in Spanish. I am an active part of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity on campus, the Spanish Club, and Hutton Honors College Connections.  

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      I have always wanted to become a teacher for as long as I can remember. I can very distinctly recall influential educators who helped shape me into the person I am today and hope to have that impact on many students in the future. Seeing a student finally understand a concept they have worked so hard to grasp is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world. My students teach me just as much about the world as I hope to teach to them.

 

        I believe that students can reach their full potential when they are challenged and engaged in the material they are learning. I am well aware that history can become boring quickly for the non-enthusiasts if taught in a normal lecture-style of classroom. But when students are engulfed in history in non-conventional ways. With teachers incorporating current events, pop culture, debates, and Socratic seminars the faces of students visibly light up as formerly boring paragraphs  transform into tangible stories of relatable, real people and issues. When this approach is blended with just the right amount of achievable challenge, students will not only feel enthusiastic and confident about their work, but also a sense of pride that will transform them into future leaders. 

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        Incorporating technology into the classroom is a great avenue to access student potential. I think it is extremely important to utilize technology in my teaching in order to create prepared future citizens of both the digital and real world. With as quickly as technology is growing, it is important for educators to teach their students how to adapt and problem-solve using the technology available to them in an effective way. Its is a great way to get students excited and engaged in lessons and prepare them for life.