Oct. 21, 2008 issue

After teaching K-12, being a principal and a superintendent, teaching at Eastern Michigan University seemed like the right next step. I was an adjunct professor here for many years before I became a professor and, since I came here full-time, I haven't looked back. It has been the best move of my life.

I feel as though I can call myself a master teacher because I have taken the time to learn the skills of instruction and apply them. I know and understand student behavior because of my previous positions.

I have taught all of the classes in the master's educational leadership program. I am the only professor for the team building course that is open to master's, doctoral and specialist students. Teaching the students is what I enjoy most at EMU.

Currently, I am working on a research paper about cyber-bullying and the consequences it has on today's youth. I plan to present my findings at the 8th Annual Diversity Challenge at Boston College in October.

I love providing the opportunity for students to be successful in the field. Based on my previous experiences, I make learning as close to real life as possible in the classroom. I know and understand the issues that the students are dealing with. I enjoy my work so much at EMU that I plan to make this my last career stop, and retire from here. — Contributed by Krystin Jarrell

 

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