Scott Swaaley on: Letting Your Passions Guide You
"The biggest piece of advice I can give you if you're trying to create your own program is to base it off your own personal experiences." - Scott Swaaley
Scott Swaaley
School: High Tech High
Type of School: Public - Charter
Location: San Diego, CA
Population: 5,000
Demographic: 62% minority students
% Free/reduced lunch program: 42%
Letting Your Passions Guide You
- Create a program that interests you.
- Give yourself permission to bring in your interests.
- Bring excitement into the classroom.
- Teach around authentic interests.