Meet the Teacher Advisory Council: Emily Green of Woodstock MS!

The Cherokee County School District’s newly formed Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council provides educators with the opportunity to share valued feedback.  The talent of our teachers is unparalleled and their dedication to go the extra mile is unmatched!  Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing each Council member to our community.  You can learn more about the Council and see the full list of its members online here.

Emily Green of Woodstock Middle School

A 23-year educator, Ms. Green teaches sixth-grade science at Woodstock MS, where she's taught for the past 10 years. Before joining CCSD, she taught at middle schools in Athens and Alpharetta.

What inspired you to become a teacher?
I started college as a pre-med major because I wanted to be a physician assistant … Organic Chemistry 2 derailed that plan! But I love science so much I decided to become a teacher and pass that love onto the younger generation instead. I have several family members who are amazing teachers who helped guide me into that path.

What do you find most rewarding about your job?
I love the “aha!” moments I see on students' faces when they grasp a concept, as well as the excitement and “cool!” comments when they see or experience something new. It's also never boring being a teacher … there’s something new and different every day, every year!

How do you elevate the excellence in your classroom?
I elevate the excellence by providing multiple modalities for students to show their knowledge. I try to offer a variety of options when it comes to products, whether it's creatively using technology, hands-on activities, or visuals. Not all students thrive with notes, tests and essays. My hope is that providing opportunities in a variety of learning styles will appeal to everyone in one way or another, enabling everyone to learn and thus elevating the excellence for all.

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