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Laurence Smith
ESL
(since 2008)
Email: lsmith@southwesternacademy.edu

Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA

College Degree:B.A., History; M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction/Administration

Classes taught: ESL, Conversation, Grammar, Writing

I am in charge of the following school events/activities:Cultural immersion activities for international students; African-American Dinner

Interests other than teaching:Hiking, recreational activities, biking; Historical interest in Native American cultures

Athletic coach of: Football, Boys' and Girls' Basketball, Track

I like teaching at Southwestern because: Autonomy and the wonderful faculty are two among many reasons, but I would say the primary reason is how wonderful the students are. I love that.

Favorite quote: "Behold the dreamer."

My teaching philosophy: When the world and all we do are classrooms and every learner is a teacher, every teacher is a learner.

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