cathy lincoln M A T H
T E A C H E R / D O R M
H E A D / C O A C H / E M T
Outside the classroom . . .
On teaching math
I love the connections I make with kids
I work best with kids who are not so strong
in the dorms and on the fields. I get to see
in math. People who haven’t struggled
a different part of their lives. I try to see
with math don’t know what it’s like to sit
the big picture. If it’s crunch time—say, if
in a classroom and not get it. For those
a student has a part in an upcoming play—
who struggle, I feel their pain—I’ve been
I try to be sympathetic. We’ll actually
there. I think this allows me to help them
talk about these things in class; the kids
figure it out.
think they’re getting me off on a tangent, but I know exactly where we’re going.
Lessons learned as an EMT Don’t get locked in to someone else’s
Tips for succeeding at Groton First, connect with teachers and fellow students. The teachers are here because, yes, they like their subjects, but they also really like working with teenagers. Second, be organized and do things in small chunks before they get too big. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help. There’s no reason to go it alone. It’s a sign of strength to recognize when you need help and to ask for it.
opinion of who or what you should be. Who would have thought I would be a teacher at a boarding school and a member of the Groton Fire Department, giving me the opportunity to drive big trucks?!
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