Occupation: SEI Math Teacher (best job in the world!)
Current Employer: Brighton High, Boston Public Schools
2008 - present...Go Bengals!
I started out as a regular education Geometry teacher, then for my second year I was asked to be a part of the Sheltered English Instruction Program. I was ready for a change, and this one proved to fit me perfectly! I love the challenge of adapting lessons to reach English Language Learners. I learn more every day, and I hope my students do too. =)
Outside of the classroom, I work with the PULSE program and Debate Across the Curriculum. And of course, there is Math Club on Thursdays!
"Established in 1828 SFA is an independent Catholic high school with African American and Hispanic roots. St. Frances Academy serves as an agent of positive change within its inner-city neighborhood."
SFA is where I fell in love with urban education. My first year at SFA I served as a CapCorps Volunteer, then stayed on for four more years. Some of my favorite memories are from running a peer tutoring program, revitalizing the community garden and traveling with students to Costa Rica.
Hobbies:
Since I moved to Boston I have become a little obsessed with running. In June I ran my first half marathon in Lake Placid, NY, followed by another in September in New Hampshire. Not long after, October 31st, I ran my first marathon...CRAZY!
In December I'm going to start training and raising money to run for the Boston Debate League in the Boston Marathon!
I LOVE to travel! 2010 was a very busy year of traveling for me: Baltimore, NYC, France (Paris), Spain (Barcelona, Madrid and Granada), Utah, Montana, Wyoming (Yellowstone National Park and Grand Tetons National Park), and of course back home to Michigan to visit my family. I have also traveled to Ireland (twice), England, Switzerland, Italy, Costa Rica (twice) and Canada.
I also enjoy yoga, hiking, reading, and messing around with the guitar. I wouldn't call it a hobby, but I'm also busy with planning my wedding in 2011! Busy hands are happy hands!
If you want to support me for the Boston Marathon, check out my website.
About Me
Name: Robin Mankel
Current City: Cambridge, MA
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Education:
High School: Northview High School, Grand Rapids, MI...Go Wildcats!
College: Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI...Go Saints!
College: Loyola University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD...Go Greyhounds!
Occupation: SEI Math Teacher (best job in the world!)
Current Employer: Brighton High, Boston Public Schools
Previous Employer: St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, MD
Hobbies: