Meet your Teacher!

 (Mr. Petty)

 

Professional Information About Me!

 

I grew up in Great Meadows, New Jersey and attended East Stroudsburg University to earn my undergraduate degree. I received a dual major at ESU in health and physical education. During college I worked at Picatinny Arsenal, for the Department of Defense, where I was a youth service counselor/Sports Specialist. After beginning my career in Long Valley, I obtained a Master's in Education with a specialization in Integrating Technology into the Classroom from Walden University. Then I attend Fresno Pacific University to continue my education in the area of health and fitness.

 

 

Personal Information About Me!

 

I currently live in Hackettstown, New Jersey. In my leisure time I enjoy playing sports and engaging in other physical activities. During the summer I enjoy hiking, boating, and spending time at the beach with friends and family. In the winter, I love to ski, snow tube, and ice hockey whenever possible.

 

 

My Philosophy about Teaching      

 

My philosophy of teaching is similar to a constructivist view on education. I believe that every student can learn based on his or her prior knowledge and that a teacher is an inspiring facilitator rather than a dictator. What is taught in health and physical education is often based on real-life scenarios and no two students come from the same background, thus making it impractical to have a generic lesson on a topic. I believe that using a constructivist model and creating cognitive dissidence is best for all students and will lead them to become lifelong learners.