Teaching Students how to seek the truth and report it: Ms.Robinson

January 5, 2015

Ms.Robinson, who has been inspired by her teachers from the past, continues to inspire other students as she teaches broadcast. She also helps students to seek the truth and report it. Picture taken by Yealin Lee

By Yealin Lee, staff reporter

How many years have you been a teacher?

six and half years: since September 2008

What inspired you to become a teacher?

I had phenomenal teachers through the years. I love helping others and working with teens.

What subject do you teach and why did you choose to teach this subject?

I teach Journalism and Special Education. I studied Broadcast Journalism as an undergraduate at Hampton University and I am honored to teach students how to seek the truth and report it.

What teacher(if any) impacted your life when you were in school?

My High School English teacher Mr. Thomas Cordero had a huge impact on my life. He set high expectations and always encouraged his students to work harder.

Has being a teacher changed who you are? If so, how? For the better or worse?

Becoming a teacher has changed my life for the better. I learn so much from my students and I enjoy their contributions to the classroom environment.

What do you believe the ups and downs of being a teacher are?

Ups

-Opportunity to share my passion and foster it in others

-Opportunity to make a difference

Downs

-Difficulty meeting the needs of many diverse students. Class overcrowding, students with very different needs, and limited resources can make it very difficult to do my job.