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Meet the teacher: Bridget Templin
Templin strives to inspire students
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2008
Name: Bridget Templin
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Age: 26
Family: Maize (my dog)
Education: Bachelor's degree in 2005 from Eastern Michigan University and master's degree in educational leadership from EMU in 2008.
Native of: Petersburg
Teaching Experience: Student teaching at Fraser High School in Fraser, long-term substitute at Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills, math teacher at Harbor High School in Milford and math teacher at Saline Alternative High School.
School you teach: Saline Alternative High School.
Grade/subject you teach: Math and history.
Favorite subject in school: Math.
Least favorite subject in school: Band. I tried, but never really could catch on.
Something people would be surprised to know about you: I am left-handed, my cousin was featured on "Oprah" and I have five sisters.
Most influential person in your life: It's hard to limit this to one influential person in my life. I have had so many. Mostly, it's my family. We are a very cohesive, supportive and loving family. Without their support, I would not be who and what I am today.
Quote to live by: "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail," by Confucius.
What do you like most about teaching?
The opportunity to inspire a student and make a difference in his or her life. It reminds me of a storm -- you can see the storm coming, you prepare, you stick out the bad weather, and at the end of it all a beautiful rainbow appears.
What is the most challenging part about teaching?
Time constraints. There just is not enough time in the day to get things done.
What are some of the goals you set for students?
To become contributing members of society, find out where they want to go in life and provide them with the tools to get there.
What do you tell parents about being involved in their children's education?
Get involved. You will be amazed at the wonderful things your children can teach you. Their accomplishments need to be supported, recognized and honored. The more you're invested, the more they become invested. With great investments, you get great returns.
What do you like most about teaching in Saline?
Saline is a very supportive community. It's a collective effort in this district. Everyone is respected for their contributions to the community and appreciated for the work they do.
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