Standard Five: Rationale Reflection

Artifacts: Professional Development Plan; Professional Profile

Topic/Title: Block One Professional Profile; PDP
Medium: Microsoft Word
Technology Used: Microsoft Word; Wordle; Images
My internships and experiences at Appalachian State University
have given me the chance to reflect on the professionalism required
for the education community in relation to young adolescent learners. I
chose my Professional Profile to demonstrate my competency in
Standard 5: Middle Grades Professional Roles because it exemplifies
my professionalism in relation to the outer school community,
including parents, county employees, and administrators. This
newsletter was designed to be sent home with students when they
enter my classroom to provide parents and guardians with a better
understanding of who I am, my teaching philosophies, and my
expectations to help foster a positive learning community for every
student and adult involved. This document was created to open up
lines of communication between myself, my students, and their
families early in the school year.
I chose my Professional Development Plan (PDP) because it
outlines and illuminates my professional growth as well as my
contributions to the professional community at my student teaching
placement. My student teaching experiences have given me the
opportunities to observe masters in the field of education so that I can

gain mentors and continue to grow and develop as a future educator. I

have attended numerous workshops, conferences, school-wide and
county level meetings, as well as collaborating daily with my
professional colleagues to ensure that my students are receiving the
highest quality education possible. This artifact demonstrates my
commitment to and passion for education as a while and the personal
and professional relationships I have developed thus far.