Hello! My name is Caleb Delp. I am currently a Social Studies teacher at Camelot Academy in the Olney section of Philadelphia. I have been there for the past two years and I am looking to move up in rank in the school. The school that I work at is going to expand and take in more students next year which means more positions will be opening up. I enjoy the freedoms of being in an urban school as well as the support that I am given by my peers.
My overall philosophy has a lot to do with listening and talking to the students that we service. In my classroom I often had many classroom talk activities which guided the learning in the classroom. If students feel as if they are part of the learning, they are more likely to engage and more likely to learn. My role is to always be firm, fair and consistent. Many students in the demographic of the school do not have home lives that are firm, fair and consistent. It is very important to become one of the most consistent objects in the student's life. This blog will provide insight into the process of becoming an educational leader in a relatively early stage in my career.
Caleb I can relate to your demographic and the power of consistency for our kids. Often school is the safe place where the only thing they have to worry about is themselves and their learning. Providing that for students can change their lives. Helping them believe in a dream of a better life makes our job like no other.
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DeleteCommunication is a critical component in establishing a connection to students. Not just talking to, but listening to, is so important. I agree with you, it not only builds a relationship, but allows them to feel part of their learning.
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