Education: My name is Sarah Schnowske. This will be my tenth year of teaching high school mathematics. I’ve been here at Geneseo High School since the fall of 2001. I have a bachelors in Secondary Math Education from St. Ambrose University and a master in Education and Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Illinois University.

Philosophy: I believe all students can be successful in my classes. The key to success is good attendance and by completing their homework assignments on a daily basis. I recommend for students who struggle with math that they get a tutor as soon as possible even before they are having difficulties in the class. There are national honor society students who are willing to tutor during study halls. If students don’t have a study hall, I am available before and after school from 7:30 A.M. to 3:35 P.M. I am here to help.

Teaching Method: I use a Smarboard to teach the majority of my lessons, which allows the students to be more interactive in class. These lessons can easily be posted. I have the lessons under each class for students to print off when they are absent or to bring to class. Also, I use Senteo clickers on a regular basis. This allows me to get direct feedback from all the students to see who is understanding the material being covered. When I teach, I try to emphasize to the students the importance of the material being covered whether it be for a future class or in the real world. If importance is placed on the material, then they are more likely to remember it.