Children and youth are not empty vessels waiting to be “filled” with knowledge.” Seigel
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Children and youth are not empty vessels waiting to be “filled” with knowledge.” Seigel
Family
My family is the most important thing in my life. I am the oldest of four children, which is a big reason I became a teacher. Love, support and humor are paramount in my
family. These values help me to be a better person and teacher.
Here we are dancing and singing Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire, one of our favorite songs, at my wedding.
Ultimately, my parents are my
greatest influence and example in my life, as
an individual, a teacher and a wife.
They gave me an extraordinary
childhood, raised me with strong morals and demonstrate daily how to put
others first.
My grandparents on my dad’s side of the family were both lawyers. My grandpa and his father started the family firm where my dad still works, and my grandma was one of two women in her law school class. My mom’s father started his own steel business, which helped my uncle to begin his own business.
My mom’s parents – at their 50th wedding anniversary party
Their perseverance and passion is inspiring. From my grandparents, I have
learned how to be independent and to take
pride in hard work.
My dad’s parents
I have dozens of first cousins, with several my age. I
grew up with them, spending my summers and
weekends with them. Our
friendships and experiences helped
solidify the importance I place
on relationships with family
members. With them, I developed a strong sense of
loyalty and a good sense of humor.
My husband Eric and I got married in October 2011.
He is amazing, and I am constantly
learning from him. He makes me strive to be a
better person, and as a result, a better
teacher.