approach to learning

Every person has a different learning style. Some children can listen to a person talk and learn very quickly, while others need more of a hands-on atmosphere to succeed. There are also many people that excel best with both situations also.
Tinkering school was defined as a place where children can pick up dangerous objects and be trusted to use them properly. At first glance a tinkering school, you might become concerned. It sounds unsafe and very different from normal classes. The children are allowed to use power tools and dangerous materials to learn new ideas. They are giving problems to solve, and put into many new situations. The children are not tested on the skills, or examined in any way, but seem to excel very quickly.
After many years of school and testing I have learned that I succeed best in situations where I am aloud to do things myself. I struggle with test taking and listening to long lectures. I find that if someone is to give me an example and allows me to try it for myself is when I learn best. For example, I am currently in a very hands on class, but there is one part of the class where you can not use your hands at all. We are required to explain what we would do in a certain situation without any demonstrations. It is very difficult for me, but also a way for me to learn from a different point of view and gain more skills.
I think this school is a great idea, and I hope that many children are given the opportunity to attend it.
If you would like to view this video the link is http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/gever_tulley_s_tinkering_school_in_action.html

Labor Day

Family and friends were the most important part of my Labor Day weekend. If I was not out and about with my friends, I was relaxing with my family. Many of my friends were back in town for the weekend. We enjoyed bonfires and a few games of ultimate frisbee.


My parents hosted a cookout Monday. Many family members came to visit and we all enjoyed our day off. It was espesically nice to see my brother. We are both are currently studying in the medical field. We spent most of the day sharing stories and laughing.

Did you know?

A student passes me in the hallway and sees brown hair, green eyes and pale skin. That is an accuarate description of me, but there are many things about me that you will miss if you never take the time to talk to me. You will never know what I do in my free time, my goals for the future, and even something as simple as my dog’s name.


I have had a passion to dance since my first dance class a few years ago. I have taken classes in jazz, modern, ballet and even hip hop. I performed my first solo piece last year at the LaCrosse Dance centre end of year showcase.

Most people would describe me as very ambitious. I am currently in the EMT program and I hope to advance to the paramedic next year. A few of my other goals for the future include getting my helicopter pilots license and fundraise one thousand dollars for St. Jude’s childrens research hospital.

I love animals. I have had mutiple pets in the eighteen years I have been alive. My first pet was a bichon frise, which I still have today. I also reciently got a second dog, which is a yorkie. I have had many other pets such as birds, bunnies, hamsters, and fish.