2010-2011 Residency Completing residency at North High School, Secondary Math
I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA but have been working as a community organizer in Chicago for the past two years. I studied Mathematics at Colorado College and am excited to be in a program that unites two things I love: Mathematics and Social Justice!
I chose Denver Teacher Residency because of the quality of authentic discussion about real challenges for educators and larger issues in the public education system I witnessed, even in just the interview process. Our reading for the interview was about power in the classroom, how liberal educators differ from educators of color, and how everyone can work together to assure the academic success of our students. I didn’t feel that anybody else was talking about these issues so frankly and practically.
As a resident, I am most looking forward to building a strong bond with my cohort and forming a team of support that I know we are all going to need, especially in our first year. I anticipate that the biggest challenge for me is to not get caught up in all the factors that I can’t change and instead disregarding all other factors, and focus on strong teaching and support for my students.
Amy Hepner
2010-2011 Residency
Completing residency at North High School, Secondary Math
I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA but have been working as a community organizer in Chicago for the past two years. I studied Mathematics at Colorado College and am excited to be in a program that unites two things I love: Mathematics and Social Justice!
I chose Denver Teacher Residency because of the quality of authentic discussion about real challenges for educators and larger issues in the public education system I witnessed, even in just the interview process. Our reading for the interview was about power in the classroom, how liberal educators differ from educators of color, and how everyone can work together to assure the academic success of our students. I didn’t feel that anybody else was talking about these issues so frankly and practically.
As a resident, I am most looking forward to building a strong bond with my cohort and forming a team of support that I know we are all going to need, especially in our first year. I anticipate that the biggest challenge for me is to not get caught up in all the factors that I can’t change and instead disregarding all other factors, and focus on strong teaching and support for my students.