My name is Derek Wilson and I'm from Indianola, MS. I graduated from Gentry High School where I played baseball and played drums in the band. I have been living in Memphis for about 25 years. This is my 26th year teaching and I have taught grades K-8. Currently, I worked at Highland Oaks MS. I have a B.S. in Elementary Education from Miss. Valley State University, M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction and an Ed. S. in Administration and Leadership from Walden University. My hobbies are fishing and traveling.
Philosophy of Teaching
Teaching is the most rewarding aspect of my professional career. Without a doubt, I consider the success I have enjoyed in the classroom to be my single greatest contribution to the mission of my school. Teaching energizes me and I strive to share my love of teaching and of my discipline with my students. If they see that I am enthused, it makes them more likely to be enthused as well. I take it as a given that I need to show them why they should care about learning. I also strongly believe that effective teaching involves a collaborative and synergistic relationship between the students and instructor.
My philosophy fit well with my own personal traits and attributes but I still have much to learn. While I am deeply appreciative of the encouraging words I have received from former students I am also never completely satisfied with a course because I'm constantly evolving as a teacher.
Philosophy of Teaching
Teaching is the most rewarding aspect of my professional career. Without a doubt, I consider the success I have enjoyed in the classroom to be my single greatest contribution to the mission of my school. Teaching energizes me and I strive to share my love of teaching and of my discipline with my students. If they see that I am enthused, it makes them more likely to be enthused as well. I take it as a given that I need to show them why they should care about learning. I also strongly believe that effective teaching involves a collaborative and synergistic relationship between the students and instructor.
My philosophy fit well with my own personal traits and attributes but I still have much to learn. While I am deeply appreciative of the encouraging words I have received from former students I am also never completely satisfied with a course because I'm constantly evolving as a teacher.