Lynn Boorady

I begin each class each semester by expressing my enjoyment of the subject matter and of teaching. I try to establish an atmosphere where students are expected to use me as a resource, to participate in their own learning, and to achieve at a high level. I enjoy getting to know my students, helping them and watching their progress. I also enjoy the process of experimenting and constantly improving my teaching methods and materials. I believe that what my students learn should translate to real life. I actively seek out and create projects that will work in my classroom. I don't recycle projects year-after-year in my classroom as I prefer to develop assignments that meet the needs of the students. I strive for excellence in all that I do. I enjoy learning new techniques and being able to experiment with teaching methods, discard what does not work and build on what does. I enjoy seeing the effect of my changes. I also believe students achieve at a higher level if the teacher has high expectations of them. I continue to visit industry and interview administrators and workers at many levels, both for my professional development and to improve my classes.