Douglas Corell

Teaching in a middle school affords one many opportunities to polish ones craft. Being surrounded by many talented and caring educators who taught the "art" of teaching helped hone the skills learned in other areas of life.

Middle school teachers get a rare opportunity that other grade levels do not offer; the chance to see a child from many perspectives. On a team, middle school teachers communicate, collaborate, and lean on each other in ways that allow one to see children from other's points of view.

Work and travel outside of Fredonia have created many educational touchstones, as well. An internship with the New York State Department of Equalization and Assessment in Albany was a good education on the world of New York State Government. Travels to China, Uzbekistan, and Germany have become valuable teaching tools. Work in local factories and on farms lend themselves well to a Social Studies classroom. Bringing in the "outside world" makes the lessons come to life sometimes, where a textbook fails.

2000 Fulbright Scholarship

-Spent summer of 2000 touring and learning about the emerging "new" country of Uzbekistan. Toured many areas of Central Asia along the "Silk Road".

1979 Summer Exchange- Bamberg, Germany

-Was an exchange student in Bavaria.

-Traveled throughout southern Germany and Northern Austria.