MLK wk III

It has been a pleasure establishing the Corcoran's field experience at MLK with Brian and Nikki. I think that Rodger and Elana are going to enjoy the pleasant working environment and the opportunity to teach to different ages. I would recommend that anyone who is working with Brian to think of activities that they would like to bounce off him as he has made the experience of collaborating as professionals to be rewarding and positive. I also would recommend asking him about different teaching styles in regard to the Lenses of Learning article as well as being a public school teacher in Washington DC as he has ten years of professional experience to contribute to the dialogue. Coming into different schools in different areas one becomes more enlightened to the idea that teachers and school come from different cultures and backgrounds and that to be effective in teaching children one should be able to reflect on the nature of these differences. This year experiencing teaching art at the Amadon Boing school and at MLK have highlighted how two different public schools in the same town can have such unique and distinct characters. This in the context of my overall experience makes me understand that like stars in the sky schools have attributes that make them shine in different ways and that they are affirmed in this and how they contribute to the greater health and beauty of their community.