1. What name do you prefer to be called? Caroline 
2. Hometown: Pittsburgh 
3. Grade level and subject(s) that you want to teach: Elementary 
4. What are you into; what makes you special? Share a few “unique” aspects about yourself that would help our classroom community get to know you a bit better: I play lacrosse at John Carroll University, I live in Campion Hall and I drink at least two cups of coffee every day

Learning Style and more:

1. Being as specific as you can, what must be in place for you to feel comfortable taking intellectual and creative risks in a classroom? I need to be confident with my beliefs and I have to feel comfortable enough with the students in the classroom to voice my opinions. 
2. I am interested in your perception of yourself as a student. Please describe it. Consider such criteria as a) active oral class participation; b) responsible, timely class preparation (of readings, projects, etc.); c) honest, candid self-assessment; d) awareness of your own preferred learning styles/approaches; e) first thing that you do when you cannot or do not understand something; f)other dimensions you believe to be relevant and informative. As a student, I try to respect my teachers as much as possible.  In saying that, I mean that I try to get my work done in a timely manner and I try to do it to the best of my ability.  I like to voice my opinion in class and ask questions because not only does it show that I am paying attention, but it also helps me to understand the information better.   

Education Past and Present

7. Share a formative memory from your experiences as a student: One of the best memories of my high school experience was when my AP psychology class was learning about early childhood and development and my teacher brought in his one year old daughter.  It was interesting to see our lesson in action right in front of us.  
8. Please discuss what are, for you, some significant issues or concerns facing the field of education right now:  Personally, I came from a Catholic grade and high school and my teachers would always mention how they had to work multiple jobs to support themselves.  With saying that, I know that there are many schools that pay teachers very well but I think teachers are underpaid in some institutions.  

About Dr. Shutkin:

Write down a question or two that you would like to ask me about myself or the class:  Why did you choose to go into the field of education? 

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