WebPost1: Class Survey

Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Cantor and I am a commuter student from Akron, Ohio. I am an AYA Education and History major. My hope is to one day teach history and coach girls soccer at a Catholic high school. 

Here are a few fun facts about myself: I have red hair, I can do a cartwheel, I am an avid coffee-drinker, and I believe full moons are overrated -- crescent moons are where it's at.

Other interests include: binge watching Netflix, reading, listening to music, playing saxophone, and singing. 

This semester I hope to become an active member of campus. I plan on rushing a sorority, joining a Carroll Faith Community, and getting involved with Campus Ministry. 

Family is the most important aspect of my life. Please click HERE to view the article "Family Routines and Rituals May Improve Family Relationships and Health, According to 50-Year Research Review." I have been blessed with a family that has always been a very active part of my life. I believe that family is important for children's health and development, as well as the health and well-being of adults. Our families help to form us into the people we are today, and have a main role in defining our relationships with others.

In order for me to feel comfortable in the classroom environment, there needs to be a healthy, community environment present. I believe that trust is a very important component in the classroom. If students feel like they can collaborate together, speak freely, and have open minds in regards to the learning process, they will be more likely to succeed. 

Although I did rather poorly in my high school AP Physics classes, they helped me grow significantly as a person and pushed me to realize that teaching is, in fact, what I want to do for the rest of my life. My teacher did an excellent job trying to find new ways to present the course material to students so they would be able to better understand the information. My biggest takeaway from my physics classes were not related to the subject itself. I learned that it is completely normal and acceptable to fail in the classroom and in life. Our class was always told "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."

I think the lack of willingness to experiment with new and unique teaching methods is one of the biggest problems in the field of education. In order for students to succeed, as well as feel comfortable and confident in the classroom, teachers must be willing to adapt with the ever-changing environments they are thrown into. 

Dr. Shutkin, what do you want to be when you grow up?