About the Reviewer:
Cynthia Moreno is currently a junior at the University of
Arizona and is a true native of the Southwest. She was born
and raised in Tucson, Arizona. After graduation, Cynthia plans
to stay and teach in Tucson.
Cynthia's decision to become a teacher is based on the fact
that her younger sister did not receive the help she needed
to learn to read.. Her younger sister was passed from grade
to grade. Well into her adult life, Cynthia's sister can only
read at a second-grade level.
Cynthia realized that reading would be the number one teaching
priority in her future classrooms. Teaching and learning is
a never-ending cycle. In between this never ending cycle,
students must learn to become effective readers. As professional
educators, we are responsible to teach our students effective
skills that will help them succeed in the real world. Cynthia's
ambition to become an effective teacher will change the lives
of her future students.
On the other hand, Cynthia cannot take all the credit for
wanting to become an effective teacher. Cynthia's mother Patsy
played an important role in her decision to become a teacher.
Her mother has given Cynthia the determination to go all the
way. Family does a play a big role in Cynthia's life. Cynthia
is the oldest of five girls. Cynthia's mother has been her
greatest teacher. She taught Cynthia to be the best teacher
she can possibly be. (Spring 2002).