Mrs. Malka Shapiro
What subjects do you teach?
I teach a math and advisory class in 7th grade.
For 8th grade, I teach two English classes as well as study skill classes.
Why do you "
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I love the environment that I work in. It is a pleasure coming to school daily and have a great rapport with my fellow coworkers; whether we are bouncing ideas off of each other, encouraging each other to try new things in the classroom, or merely having fun brewing coffee in the morning. It is so satisfying to be a member of such a wonderful group of educators who love teaching, love their students and who are always looking to grow as educators. One can't help but improve one's self when surrounded by such co-workers.
Please share your philosophy about children, middle school education, or education in general.
Sometimes, the children I work with have internalized a sense of failure. When I taught math, or now when teaching English and Chumash, I believe that one of my main goals is to allow the child to reinvent him/herself, and to learn to believe in his/her abilities. Every child can reach their goal, and too often, a lack of self-confidence inhibits success.
What aspects about working in the middle school are most exciting for you, explain why.
I enjoy the way that the middle school implements new technology every year. Every year that I have taught here, we have implemented some new type of technology. It has pushed me as an educator to find new and exciting ways to teach my students as well as offer me new resources to use for my students. I appreciate that the technology department has found new websites for me to incorporate in my classroom to help me differentiate for my students.
