Hello world :) My name is Leisha Peek and I am a Senior at the University of South Florida. I am a part of the TRPP (Teacher Residency Partnership Program) and I love every minute of it. I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember, being in second grade and wanting to be my teacher really solidified that idea. When people ask me why I want to teach my answer is never the same as I feel like there are so many reasons that I want to be in the classroom everyday helping students grow and learn about themselves and the world around them. While I definitely believe that teaching the students content is extremely important, I strive to teach learns to be ready for life and to be problem solves and life long thinkers. I hope that in the future my students will look back and know that they are smart because they continue to learn and enjoy learning about the world around them!
This is my second year a part of the TRPP and I am in my final internship. Last year I was in fifth and this year I started in first grade but I later transitioned into a second grade class! Whew what a jump. However, I wouldn't have it any other way. When I begin teaching, I truly believe that I will be excited to teach in any grade because I will help my students love learning. I will encourage their passions, and celebrate them as individuals. No two students are alike and I hope to let my students know they are loved and cared for, no matter what grade they are in.
This is my second year a part of the TRPP and I am in my final internship. Last year I was in fifth and this year I started in first grade but I later transitioned into a second grade class! Whew what a jump. However, I wouldn't have it any other way. When I begin teaching, I truly believe that I will be excited to teach in any grade because I will help my students love learning. I will encourage their passions, and celebrate them as individuals. No two students are alike and I hope to let my students know they are loved and cared for, no matter what grade they are in.