
Earlier this year, Heinemann hosted a symposium for its 2014–2015 class of Fellows. Each Fellow gave a presentation on his or her action research project, and afterward sat down to answer some questions. Today, Tami Ward describes her education philosophy and her experience so far as a Heinemann Fellow.
How would you describe yourself as an educator?
What has it been like to be a Heinemann Fellow?
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Tamara Ward has been an educator for 11 years and is a fifth and sixth grade teacher in Kalispell, MT. Follow her progress on Twitter.
Please visit the Heinemann Fellows page to learn more.
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