Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney Taylor and I am a graduate Resident of The University of South Florida, Urban Teacher Residency Partnership Program. This is my fifth year of teaching and I'm still just as in love with it as I was when I graduated.
        I focus on respect, connecting learning with realistic situations, and encouraging students to worry less about 'the answer' and more on the path they took to get there. I hope my passion for learning will pass on to my students and through love & respect, create a strong classroom community.
         I hope you find all of the answers to your questions about me here; I have documented my work, progress, and learning experiences with the help of some wonderful peers, mentors, professionals, and of course, my students.

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“If kids come to us from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” 
–Barbara Colorose

Short Term Goals:​

• Create a classroom environment that physically and emotional feels warm and welcome to all learners; flexible seating. (Check!) 
• Don't be as strict with the kids. Let them explain themselves and advocate for their own learning. (Check!)
• Make "bulletproof" math plan. Expect the misconceptions, plan for them, play with guided math groups. ​

Long Term Goals: 

• Teach out of state (check!)
• Become Board Certified
• Earn Master's degree (focus - Curriculum Design)