How and why do you encourage young women to pursue technology/computing? I am a woman with a degree in management information systems from Auburn University. I remember being one of the only females in my programming classes. I hope to broaden my students interests by helping them to see that gender does not pigeon-hole us into careers.
How are your computer/technology teaching techniques inclusive of women and underserved students? My teaching philosophy is based on an old Chinese proverb that states, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Teaching has been nothing less than a joy for me these past few years. My base objective as a teacher is to be sure that my students learn the fundamental content of the courses that I teach. Currently I teach courses aimed at business, information technology and computer science. Beyond the fundamentals of of these classes, I want my students to develop other proficiencies such as analytical thought process and life-long learning skills. Developing problem solving strategies and helping ease the transition from an educational setting to a career world full of information technology are also goals that I have set for myself as an educator.
Biography: Hello! I am Leigh, Information Technology and Computer Science teacher at Jackson High School. I have been teaching at JHS since 2004. I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, teacher, photog and all around nerd. Although not necessarily in that order. Yep, that's about it. ☮❤♾
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