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Sydney was an ASU Student Teacher in the
Spring of 2014. Her c
ertification level is
8-12
English. She completed her student teaching at
Central Freshman Campus. She graduated from
Angelo State University in May of 2014.
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When asked about her teaching style, she said,
“I have focused on improving interactions,
particularly through silent discipline,
opportunities for peer interaction and showing
respect to my students. I help students to
practice positive interactions with each other.
My experiences in the classroom have provided
abundant opportunities for me to practice and
learn how to have a classroom that promotes
learning and personal growth for students.”
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When asked about Sydney, her University
Supervisor stated that “Ms. Morris is
knowledgeable about content specific pedagogy
which anticipates common student
misconceptions and uses strategies to dispel the
misunderstandings. She maintains high
expectations for all her students. She interacts
with the students during the lesson, and has
established that she cares for them and wants
them to succeed. The students take pride in
their work as a direct result. Ms. Morris is a
compassionate, conscientious teacher with a
desire to improve on a daily basis so she can
become a better teacher.”
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Her Mentor Teacher stated that “Sydney is a
contributor in our Professional Learning
Community. She attends each meeting and
provides input to not only the evaluation of
lessons taught, but also the planning of future
lessons. Her knowledge of the English
curriculum has been unmatched by any other
student teacher. She is very strong in her work
with the writing process. She is a talented
writer herself who knows the value of the
writing process for students. She has the ability
to break down the process, so the struggling
writers become less intimidated. Her critiques
have been accurate and extremely helpful to our
students.”
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Congratulations, Sydney, on this well-deserved
award!
Sydney Morris Holcomb