"I embraced the opportunity to work with a new grade level, as well as a new subject (chemistry). Looking back on the experience, I was able to co-teach with Mr. Farione, which was invaluable to our success because it allowed us to collaborate and put our own styles together. Furthermore, teaching during the pandemic gave me experience teaching high school students, co-teaching with another educator, and working with a different group of building support staff. I quickly felt like I was a part of the Propel Montour family, and was excited when I found out that I would be permanently placed in the role that I filled during the pandemic."
2020 Immersion Session:
Pear Deck (Google Slide Add-On)
"During the school year, I latched on to Pear Deck, which is a Google Slide add-on that turns Google Slides into interactive slides that allow you to insert questions, manipulatives, and other learning tools. Over the summer, I continued to learn about Pear Deck and its application in the classroom. The immersion team asked me to share what I had learned about Pear Deck during the summer immersion PD. Initially, I was nervous about leading such a larger group, but I felt that Pear Deck was a great tool that would make creating virtual lessons more efficient, and wanted to share everything that I knew about it with my colleagues. I am glad that I was able to do it and provide people with another tool to increase engagement in the online environment."
