About Me

Hello!

As you probably assumed from my blog title. My name is Colleen Gitter. I'm a senior Elementary Education Major at Michigan State University and my teaching major is Social Studies with a concentration in History. After my student teaching I hope to teach abroad in a third world or developing country, possibly through the Peace Corps. Eventually, I would like to teach a 4th or 5th grade class somewhere in the U.S. I'm incredibly passionate about both respecting diversity and global literacy which drew me to TE 448. I believe that diverse literature is incredibly important to all students for several reasons. Understanding, new cultures and identities helps students to think critically because they have to think outside of their comfort zones. Students learn about acceptance. They learn that although we are all different we are equal and can learn something unique from each individual. In the classroom diverse literature allows ALL students to relate to at least one piece of literature. Students that feel connected to literature are likely to continue reading. Thus they will continue to spread literacy, which is a powerful tool for all students to have!