Why Teachers?

Proposal Memo

This project focuses on interviewing a teacher to better understand the responsibilities, challenges, and impact educators have on students. I will be focusing on Mrs. Hayes, a teacher I have experience with personally, which makes this topic more meaningful to me. I chose this topic because teachers play an important role in students’ lives both inside and outside the classroom. To explore this, I will conduct an interview, observe the classroom environment, and include background research to better understand the profession as a whole. My final project will be presented as a digital Profile Essay on this blog, and I have permission to include information from my interview with Mrs. Hayes.

 

About Me 

Hi, I’m Harlee Davis, a student at Kennesaw State University. I have always loved photography, so I spend a lot of my time paying attention to people behind my camera. Doing this I've seen a lot of different kinds of people in different settings. The people that always interested me the most are the people who dedicate their lives to helping others, especially teachers. For this project, I got the chance to observe and interview Mrs. Hayes, learning about the challenges, joys, and impact of her work in the classroom.

Through this experience, I’ve gained a new appreciation for teaching and the ways educators shape students’ lives. On this blog, I’m sharing my research, reflections, and a few glimpses into what makes her classroom unique.