Jennifer Wescoe

My Favorite Teaching Moment

While covering a class several years ago, I met a student who others frequently teased and ostracized. This student expressed that he vowed to never smile again because of the nasty treatment by his peers. He and I got to talking about the Shakespeare play he was reading for English class, and he expressed that he really enjoyed theatre. I encouraged him to take my Drama elective and audition for the spring production. I will never forget the ecstatic expression on his face the moment he saw his name on the cast list. He approached me, his face beaming with pride, and said, “Wow! I can’t believe I’m actually a part of this production! This is the best Christmas present ever!” Now he is an integral part of our theatre company, and I couldn’t get him to stop smiling even if I tried.

Why I Love Teaching PLS Courses

I love teaching PLS courses because of the connections you make with fellow educators who share a the common interest of helping to shape today’s youth into a motivated, intelligent, compassionate, and capable group of individuals who are ready to meet the demands and challenges of our ever-changing world. I feel extremely fortunate to be one of those people who can look at themselves in the mirror every morning and can honestly say that they truly enjoy what they do for a living. Despite the undeniable obstacles that come along with the position, nothing can compete with the feeling you get when a student turns on to learning.

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