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Ms. Rebecca Cranston, CranstonR@district279.org

Family & Consumer Science

Where did you go to school and what is your previous job experience?

South High School (Mpls)
Horst Education Center (Cosmetology License)
U of MN Twin Cities College of Human Ecology (Undergrad)
U of MN Twin Cities College of Education and Human Development (Grad)

When did you begin working at Park Center?

First Year 2002-03

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe that everyone has valuable knowledge and experience that they bring to the classroom--each student contributes to the value of the class.

I believe that the teacher's job is to provide resources and opportunity to explore information--everyone must make sense of things in their own context.

Why did you choose your profession?

I love the idea of working with young adults at such a transitional time in their lives--seeing them find their place in the world of endless possibilities.

What is your favorite quote?

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

In what room(s) can you commonly be found?

R128 (Try R130 or 132 as well)

Additional Comments(hobbies)?

I love hanging out being silly with my son Eden and my cat Orbit. Hobbies--camping, walking, biking, being creative,working on my new house,and vegetating on the couch.