Introduction

First name: Kate (she/her/hers)
From: Streetsboro, OH
Unique things: I love to sing, play piano, ukulele, and enjoy anything crafty! My dream trip would be to visit India someday. This semester, I plan on learning more chords for both the piano and ukulele.
Learning style: I learn best in an environment that is hands on/activities based or in group discussion. If I am familiar with the people around me, I usually feel comfortable to share ideas. However, I complete projects best by working on my own.
What I’ve been reading: https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-confessions-of-a-white-teacher-in-an-urban-school/ Last semester, I had the chance to complete my field hours in an inner city school. I fell in love with environment; struggles and all. I am currently doing more research on what it would look like for me, a White female, to teach in a predominantly Black school district. The article, “Opinion: Confessions of a White Teacher in an Urban School” by Jennifer Rich, is one that I found extremely helpful in persuading me to get out of my comfort zone and teach where my passions lie.
Questions for Dr. Shutkin: When and why did you start riding your bike to John Carroll? What is the one question you wish people would ask you?

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