Portfolio

= Henry M. Buckingham = Educator, Adventurer

hmb157@gmail.com

Frisco, Colorado
Welcome to my professional portfolio--a collection of work highlighting my strengths as an educator. The artifacts are arranged into four categories according to the framework for teaching developed by Charlotte Danielson: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. Each domain of the framework will contain an explanation of the standard along with multiple artifacts. In addition to this information, I have also included my resume and a statement summarizing my professional goals and educational philosophy.

Goals and Philosophy Resume Domain 1: Planning & Preparation Domain 2: Classroom Environment Domain 3: Instruction Domain 4: Professionalism

**About me** Having been born and raised in York, PA, I attended the Pennsylvania State University after graduating from William Penn Senior High School. I was active with the ski racing team in school and spent most of my winters on the slopes. During my final year in State College, I met a nursing student who, four years later, would become my wife. We, along with our partner in crime, a mutt named Winston, now reside in New Cumberland, PA--a small town across the Susquehanna River from Pennsylvania's state capital.

For the past six years I have taught a variety of math courses at Central York High School. When I am not in the classroom, my wife and I pursue an active life style that has taken us from all corners of North America to various countries in Europe. We have seen bears in Denali, stingrays in Florida, and cyclists in Paris. Locally, our free time is spent cycling, running, rock climbing, and camping, as well as enjoying fresh produce from our garden and views of little league from our deck. We are particularly active in the local triathlon scene, and I am especially proud of finishing an Iron-distance race in September of 2011. I do my best to maintain a positive outlook for all aspects of life and enjoy everything as best as possible. This optimistic disposition is the driving force behind my actions in education.