Profiles Joy Rogers
Q. Tell us about your Education:
A. Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Cincinnati; Master of Science, Elementary Education, University of Cincinnati
Q. How many years have you been teaching in Oakwood Schools:
A. 21 years
Q. Where worked?
A. I taught in Princeton City Schools in Cincinnati for 12 years.
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Q. What led you to a career in education?
A. I wanted to help students reach their potential by fostering a love of learning. I knowthat instilling a love of learning in students ensures abrighter future for them. I wanted to make a difference in the lives of the students.
Q. What do you hope your students take away from this year?
A. I hope my students realize that we can do anything we put our minds to do and that it will bring positive results. Some of the changes due to COVID-19 are difficult, but we are learning so much and finding so many great things due to the changes. I want the students to remember how resilient and resourceful they can be. Just enjoy the journey, good things will come.
Q. Tell us about your Education:
A. Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Early Intervention and a Bachelor’s in French from the University of Dayton
Q. How many years have you beenwith Oakwood Schools?
A. This is my first year, and I cannot stress enough howfortunate I feel to be a part of such an amazing district!
Q. Where worked?
A. I am a first-year teacher!
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Q. What led you to a career in education?
A. In high school, I was fortunate enough to participate in a college credit preschool program, where I worked as a preschool teacher. During this time, we toured a school for children with special needs and I knew from that moment on, I wanted to help this demographic of students. My experiences atUDonly further validated that!
Q. Howhas COVID-19 affected your first year?
A. I am the itinerant teacher so I see students, one at a time, and some even through Zoom!
Q. What do you hope your students take away from this year?
A. I hope my students truly learn to fall in love with learning and having fun while learning. I also hope they gain the self-confidence to be independent and successful moving forward into a center based preschool classroom or Kindergarten!