Immokalee elementary school teachers were able to earn their masters for free through University of Florida through a program between UF and the Education Foundation of Collier County. The first set of teachers just graduated. They loved the free degree (they earn more money now as a result), but they said the information they learned helped them become better teachers and a closer group. We take a look at 4th grade teacher Gwen Green, one of those teachers who has greatly benefited from the program.
Friday morning, August 29 at Highlands Elementary School in Immokalee, 4th grade teacher Gwen Green gives an interactive lecture on the scientific method. Green finished her master's degree three weeks ago. "The thing is, I love teaching,"says Green. "I just want kids to know stuff. I want them to have the same thirst for knowledge that I have."
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Friday morning, August 29 at Highlands Elementary School in Immokalee, 4th grade teacher Gwen Green gives an interactive lecture on the scientific method. Green finished her master's degree three weeks ago. "The thing is, I love teaching,"says Green. "I just want kids to know stuff. I want them to have the same thirst for knowledge that I have."
Jennifer Whitney/ staff
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Friday morning, August 29 at Highlands Elementary School in Immokalee, 4th grade teacher Gwen Green gives an interactive lecture on the scientific method. Green finished her master's degree three weeks ago. "The thing is, I love teaching,"says Green. "I just want kids to know stuff. I want them to have the same thirst for knowledge that I have."
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