Susie Pohl
Bloomfield Hills
Secondary Spanish Education and ESL, Senior
Being in a classroom, I understand the importance of being a
leader. I want to learn how to be an encouraging role model for my students and
also learn how to get them truly excited about learning. Ideally, I want to be
able to create a trusting and efficient classroom community, which I believe,
can only occur when the teacher demonstrates strong leadership skills. Additionally,
I am going to be a camp counselor this summer at a YMCA camp. I would like to
learn how to better inspire my campers and how to make decisions that can accommodate
the different needs of each individual within a collective group. I think that
leaders must be understanding, adaptable and think of good resolutions. In this
class, I hope to learn helpful problem-solving strategies, that I can apply to real
life situations.
I am very excited to be a camp counselor this summer! I will
be doing that while finishing up my final classes to graduate. In addition to
this class, I am taking one more online summer course through MSU. I am also excited for my family's reunion
during the fourth of July! Every year we get together at my Uncle's cottage in
Muskegon. My relatives come together from Europe, Colorado, and Michigan of
course!
An artifact that represents me as a leader is my iPod. I like to create harmony in whatever situation that I encounter and I like to be upbeat. I want people to get along, although I know
that this is not always possible. Just like my iPod's headphones, I try to hear what other people have to say. In a difficult situation, I am usually able to step back to and
think about the other person's viewpoint and sentiments. More than anything, I
know how to "push play" and get started on what needs to be done. I
am comfortable taking charge and making sure that the tasks of the group get
accomplished.
A couple summers ago I took a class and we read Sir Ken Robinson's book about creativity and education. I thought it was super interesting! Here's an interesting link where he gives a speech about it for anyone who is interested:
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