Tackling Academic Texts With Annotation & Close Reading

Hi! My name is Ms. Crocker I am passionate about teaching reading, writing, music, and art. 
I am an experienced educator - 10 years in public school classrooms, and another 5 years teaching art, theater, and music for various organizations around the world. I hold a Masters of Science in Teaching & Learning and a Masters of Art in International Education Development from Columbia University. I am certified in K-5 elementary education and 6-12 social studies. 

My teaching philosophy balances student success with student happiness. I hold all participants to high standards, but manage their needs throughout the learning process with compassion and understanding. I value process-based learning where mistakes are celebrated as an important part of learning something new.