Sara Dunlap

State:

Indiana

PLS courses I teach:

• STAR – Successful Teaching for the Acceptance of Responsibility®

Years with PLS:

Since 2007

Why I love teaching PLS courses:

Although I have not officially started teaching courses yet, I am very excited about offering teacher’s the outstanding material and creative ideas offered in the PLS courses. I loved the courses so much, I just had to share!

Education:

• 2000 – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – Indiana University - Bloomington
• 2004 – Master of Education in Education – Indiana Wesleyan University - Columbus

Teaching experience:

Title I Aide – 2nd Grade – 2000-2001 – 1 yr.
Substitute for Medical Leave – 4th Grade – 2002 – ½ year
Teacher for Youth in Confinement – 6-12th Grades – 2002-2004 – 2 yrs.
Teacher – 3rd Grade – 2004-2005 – 1 yr.
Teacher – 6th Grade – 2005-present – 2 yrs.

What I love most about teaching:

enjoy providing creative and interesting lessons to my students. I love connecting with my students and developing a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.

My favorite moment in teaching:

Last year was my first year teaching 6th grade. I had a difficult time adjusting. By the end of the year I couldn’t imagine teaching any other grade level and I missed my first class so much that we had a reunion. Out of 24 students, 17 returned to visit me and their classmates!

Personal information:

I have a 9-month-old son. I love to bake, and make things with my hands (i.e. knit, sew, etc.)