Continuing my education and becoming more confident in teaching science is one action I am taking to ensure that all students at experiencing high quality science instruction.  Becoming more confident in teaching science allows me to be a leader in my school.  I have more ideas, resources, and content knowledge that I can share with other professionals.  Making changes in my classroom and then sharing can lead to changes in the school, then district as other teachers share.

In the past, them biggest challenge is teachers that are hesitant to try something new.   Learning a new strategy or technology requires more effort that continuing with what they have already been doing.  When I am working with teachers that are not wanting to learn a new strategy or are frustrated they have to do something else I try to model being open minded.  In addition, I try to surround myself more with people who have the same goal, being an effective teacher. 

When I return to the classroom, I hope to include inquiry lessons that allow students to be hands on and do science.  I am sure that I will have challenges with time, testing, and resources.  Taking one challenge at a time will be my way of dealing with such obstacles.