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教师重点: January 2019
"Doc" Lordan has taught social studies, theology and served as a faculty mentor during his 28 years at Fenwick. This year marks Jerry's 51st as a professional educator.
Dominican laity member Gerald Lordan, PhD., O.P.，进入51岁st 2019年是教育年, says he is proud to teach at Fenwick, ‘America’s national lighthouse for Thomism.’
What is your educational background?
GL: I have a BA in political science from Northeastern University, Boston (minor in secondary education); MEd in elementary education from the University of Maryland (minor in reading); and PhD in curriculum and instruction from Boston College (minor in administration).
What did you do prior to becoming a teacher at Fenwick?
GL: 我是圣. Bernardine School in Forest Park, IL, and assistant principal at St. Luke School in River Forest, IL. I also was an instructor of graduate school education at Rosary College [now known as Dominican University] in River Forest and have taught elementary school in Boston, 巴尔的摩和华盛顿, D.C.
What are you currently reading for enjoyment?
GL: I am reading three books: fiction by Richard Russo, a mystery by Alan Furst and history by David Halberstam.
What interests do you pursue outside of the classroom?
GL: I enjoy small-craft boating, hiking and mountaineering.
To what teams and/or clubs did you belong as a student?
GL: I played football, basketball and soccer.
Which clubs/sports/activities do you run at Fenwick?
GL: Presently, I moderate the Investment Club and Mock Trial.
What quality/characteristic marks a Fenwick student?
GL: A commitment to moral servant leadership.
"In 1968 ... I perceived a direct causal relationship between illiteracy and antisocial behavior."
When did you decide to become a teacher, and why did you choose this field?
GL: I decided to become a teacher in the summer of 1968. I was working in an alternative residential juvenile detention facility operated by the Providence Boys’ Club. I perceived a direct causal relationship between illiteracy and antisocial behavior.
What personal strengths do you find especially helpful in your teaching?
GL: I have the benefit of a deep philosophical, theoretical training in educational theory, curriculum and instruction.
What are your favorite classes to teach?
GL: I most enjoy teaching American history. This is the only class every student in every high school in every state must pass to receive a high school diploma.
What is your philosophy of education?
GL: I believe thoroughly in the Thomistic educational philosophy. I am blessed, fortunate and proud to teach in America’s national lighthouse for Thomism.
What is the greatest success you have had in teaching?
GL: 我有个女孩在圣. Bernardine who came to us after three years of failure as the only girl in the same room, 同一个老师, in an emotional disability/behavior-disorder special education resource room. She had very low self-esteem. We got her onto the volleyball and basketball teams. She became a safety patrol officer. She went on to East Leyden High School [Franklin Park], graduated and entered the Army. She eventually made Master Sergeant. The race goes not to the swift but rather to the perseverant. I have her picture in my office.
What challenges face students today?
GL: 匿名, 社会隔离, the thug culture and chronological isolation w在这里in adolescents tend to see only other adolescents.
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