2010-2011 Residency Teaching at Green Valley Ranch Elementary, 3rd Grade
Kate grew up outside of Chicago and lived in Portland for the previous seven years. She studied English and Hispanic Studies at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. Then, she worked in public relations for three years. Kate chose DTR not only because of its mission to close the achievement gap, but also because it offers an unparalleled support structure to ensure that all residents are set up for success in the classroom. She loves the sense of collaboration with the other residents and appreciates learning so much from each other on a daily basis. She enjoys the opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives each day the most about teaching. She’s looking forward to applying the strategies the residents have learned about and designing her own classroom in a way that fosters a unique classroom culture and sets students up for success. The biggest challenge that she sees facing urban teachers today is catering to students with many diverse needs simultaneously.
Kate McGillem – Green Valley Ranch Elementary, 3rd Grade
2010-2011 Residency
Teaching at Green Valley Ranch Elementary, 3rd Grade
Kate grew up outside of Chicago and lived in Portland for the previous seven years. She studied English and Hispanic Studies at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. Then, she worked in public relations for three years. Kate chose DTR not only because of its mission to close the achievement gap, but also because it offers an unparalleled support structure to ensure that all residents are set up for success in the classroom. She loves the sense of collaboration with the other residents and appreciates learning so much from each other on a daily basis. She enjoys the opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives each day the most about teaching. She’s looking forward to applying the strategies the residents have learned about and designing her own classroom in a way that fosters a unique classroom culture and sets students up for success. The biggest challenge that she sees facing urban teachers today is catering to students with many diverse needs simultaneously.