Sporting a fashionable tinfoil hat, Ms Schields is ready for what the solar eclipse has to offer. (Kamali McGee)
I chose to spotlight Ms. Claire Shields because she’s a fantastic addition to the LHS team. Even though she joined a bit later in the school year due to her husband’s move from Texas to Williamsburg, her engaging storytelling, life experiences, and dedication stood out to me. As a new face at LHS, she brings a fresh perspective and lots of enthusiasm to her role as a history teacher. Her presence is already making a positive impact, showing a genuine passion for teaching and learning.
Background Questions:
– **Where are you from originally?** – Ms. Shields hails from Pasadena, CA.
“Capturing the breathtaking overview of Pasadena, Ms. Shields. Hometown (Jamie Pham)
– How long have you been teaching, and how long at LHS?
– With a total of 18 years in teaching, Ms. Shields just completed her first year at LHS.
– Where did you go to college? – She earned her Bachelor of History from the University of San Diego, pursued her Master of Architecture at UCLA, and later attained a Master of Secondary Education from the University of Arizona.
Capturing a piece of California. Ms. Shields’ signature UCLA hat adds a touch of West Coast flair to the LHS scene.
– What subject(s) do you teach? – Ms. Shields teaches all English and History subjects.
– Why did you become a teacher?
– Her passion lies in witnessing students piece together elements to grasp a complete understanding of how the world has evolved and where they fit into the equation.
– Why did you come to LHS and how many years have you been here?
– Relocating from Texas due to her husband’s job in Williamsburg, Ms. Shields made the move to LHS just recently.
– What do you love about your job?
– Without hesitation, Ms. Shields expresses her love for her students as the driving force behind her work.
Fun Follow-on Options:
– If you could choose to be born in another time, which one would you choose and why?
– Ms. Shields would opt for Ancient Egypt during the time of Ptolemy Cleopatra in 34 C.E.
– Do you have any advice for young people today?
– Her advice echoes a spirit of adventure: “Try everything twice; you may not know if your first reaction of fear can be overcome by enjoyment.”
– When you were in High School, what was your dream job?
– Interestingly, Ms. Shields dreamed of becoming a History Teacher even during her own high school days.
