Narrative

Name: Gina Schwartz
Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio
Primary Email: gschwartz13@jcu.edu

Personal Information
Currently, I am graduate student at John Carroll University majoring on secondary education in social studies. I hope to teach in the Cleveland area upon graduation.

One of the "unique" aspects about me is my love for running. So much so that I would love to run a 26.3 marathon. Some individuals would argue human beings are not made to run that far, but I disagree. One of the great aspects about running is one's ability to tune out the rest of the world and solely focus on the road and music.

Learning Stye
When material is presented to me, visually, I retain more information. Repetition has proved to be another key for me. 

The learning environment that makes me most comfortable to take risks is one where I can openly communicate and not feel judged.

The first line of defense when I do not understand an assignment is to look back to the syallbus. Then I will contact a fellow classmate if reviewing the course outline was unsuccessful.

Education Past and Present
I graduated from Kent State University with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 2007. In 2010, I enrolled in John Carroll's Profesional Teaching program with an emphasis in secondary education in social studies. One of my main goals as a teacher is to relate each historical period to the present.

One of  my main goals for Foundation of Education is take more educational risks and not be hesistant to challenge theories and policies. In order to be effective, one has to be willing to step out the box and challenge the core beliefs of these theories and policies.