7(A) Homeroom - Gen Ed Science & Social Studies Grades 6th - 8th
Karima Spencer has been teaching Social Studies since 2008. A Graduate of Collinwood High School, Karima was born and raised here in Cleveland Ohio. She has a Baccalaureate of Arts degree from Ursuline College in Humanities. Her philosophy of education is to empower students with the knowledge to become self-motivated, exemplary citizens, and lifelong learners through a student centered active learning enviornment. She states that, "it is my duty to challenge students, and allow choice, and individualize instruction. I encourage student passions, and I am a firm believer that higher learning achievement comes when students are intrinsically motivated and excited about learning",