Introduction
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Welcome to Conversations in Education! This is the first blog I’ve ever created. Over the years, I’ve read many teacher blogs and always told myself I would create one. I’m glad I’m enrolled in the EDU 776 class because it forces me to take this leap into the blog world!
My name is Phillip “Phil” Williams. I was born and raised in Chicago. I have a B.A in Elementary Education and I am a member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education. I started my educational career in Chicago Public Schools as a Special Education Paraprofessional. I then moved to Las Vegas where I became an Intermediate Resource Teacher. This past spring, I returned to Chicago and took on a position as an Education Coordinator for DCFS. This has truly been the most rewarding job! I work with students who face huge obstacles. Together, we work on ways to reach academic success and prosocial skills within and outside the classroom.
Outside of my professional career, I am a huge White Sox fan! I enjoy traveling and seeing new places. I come from a large family so spending time with family is also important to me.
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It's great to meet you Philip! I love the look of your blog. I seems like it is reflective of your personality. Your current position sounds unique and truly fulfilling. I am looking forward to hearing more about your experiences with your job. Btw, you have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteI love this blog theme! Thanks for the fantastic introduction, Phil. Is your intent to remain an education coordinator or are you looking to move into a classroom someday? Educators come in all forms- you are certainly one now, even without a dedicated classroom. I'm sure this course will provide you with some great ways to reach your students. And, if I may say...FINALLY!!!!! A fellow White Sox fan! Hallelujah!!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have another Sox fan around here. Going to be a rough couple years, but I like the moves they've made this year. I can't imagine the challenges you see working with DCFS, but it truly is an honorable job to have. Good luck to you and all the kids you work with.
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