Evelyn Daugherty
Teach Blue Fellow
All who enter the field of education do so with a passion for teaching and a desire to succeed; it is our responsibility as educators to equip them with the tools, support, and knowledge they need to thrive. By fostering their growth, we ensure the continued strength and integrity of our profession.
Problem of Practice
Student teachers struggle to make connections between their university coursework and their field placement experiences.
About Evelyn Daugherty
Evelyn is a 6th grade social studies teacher at Scarlett Middle School. She holds her Masters of Arts with Elementary Teacher Certification from the Marsal School of Education. Since graduating in 2015, Evelyn has stayed involved with the School of Education as a mentor teacher, leader of the SESLA program at AAPS, and as a lecturer for U of M students pursuing their ELD certification.
Accounts from Evelyn Daugherty
For teacher candidates, instructional theory courses and field work can feel like two worlds. Two faraway worlds. How can we make them feel like parts of the same? The simple act of asking questions gets that process started.
How can we help student teaching interns make connections between their university coursework and their student teaching experiences?