Teachers College, Columbia University: Summer Principals Academy

Teachers College, Columbia University: Summer Principals Academy: "B.A. in Political Science, Washington State University; M.P.A. in Education Policy Analysis, George Washington University; M.S.Ed. in Education, Fordham University. Anne?s first professional exposure to education occurred as Coordinator of the Public Service Academy at Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. As Coordinator of the Public Service Academy she was responsible for creating and organizing programs to improve student achievement and promote retention rates. This experience led Anne to pursue a teaching position in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan where she is currently the Social Studies Coordinator and Lead Teacher of her school. Additionally, she participates in the Foundations of American Democracy ? Teaching American History grant sponsored by Teachers College and the Whitney Museum. "

Here is what I belie

Here is what I believe.  I believe in the promise of America.  That is that America is a land of opportunity.  How so?  Anyone can find a place for themselves here.  America still is the land of opportunity.  It is the same land of opportunity my grandparents came to in 1931.  Where a man with nothing can become something and build an empire.

America is a land by the people for the people and with the consent of the people.  The United States has created the best to date democratic system in the world.  A person of limited means can achieve amazing things.

That being said the America of the future must be protected in very defined and specific ways.  First we must defend the rights of free speech.  The right to criticize government and the policies of our government protect the electorate from the tyranny of government.

Next all people must have the ability to practice religion as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others and protects basic human dignity/