Isabel Jolie Torres

Without a passion for learning, students can lose focus and interest in completing their course—or

worse, their education. Which is why I believe in the saying, “Love what you teach, and they will love

it too.” I am 21 years old and I am a Junior at the College of William and Mary with the aspirations

to go to medical school. As a student myself, I know that the best way for a teacher to grab the

students attention is to harness the power of a student's curiosity. Effective learning starts with learner

relevance, and every subject can prove valuable once a student sees a connection between the

content and their life. Linking concepts to local cases, current issues, news and events—especially

those that impact my students—is another way I make my course more relatable and learner-centric.

I hope to excite my students, and help them develop a love for learning. As a student myself, I very

much understand how learning online has its positives and negatives. I believe that being a student

during this time in age, helps me to be a better teacher.