Walker likes to move students from their comfort zones
Math teacher says her discipline is not gender-specific
By Terry Lewis
EDITOR’S NOTE: Fifth of eight profiles of the Dougherty County School System’s 2018 Teacher of the Year finalists.
ALBANY — Mathematics is generally thought of as a subject better suited for males, but according to Robert Cross Middle School math teacher Seqaous Walker, the subject is not gender-specific.
“As a product of the Dougherty County School System, I have encountered many wonderful teachers who influenced me to become a math teacher,” Walker, a finalist for 2018 DCSS Teacher of the Year honors, said. “I am forever grateful because they made me who I am today. “
The eighth-grade teacher said she chose middle school math for a specific reason.
“Teaching gives me the opportunity to work with children while passing on my knowledge,” Walker said. “I decided to teach middle school because the students are torn between being children and adults.”
She describes her job as opening windows to allow talent to flow into and out of her classroom.
“I find pleasure in using compassion and humor, along with a solid teaching style, to reach each child,” Walker said. “I encourage my students to think, learn, dream, try and do. By providing real-world activities, I open up windows for various talents to be exhibited by my students. My goal is to inspire them to intrinsically challenge their minds and to challenge each other.
“I welcome all students, discover what motivates them, allow them to take responsibility for their learning, and show them through my words and actions that I sincerely care about them.”
Walker said the phrase “comfort zone” is not in her vocabulary.
“My greatest accomplishments in education have been preparing my students for difficult situations and new responsibilities by challenging and encouraging them to leave their comfort zones,” she said.
Walker holds a bachelor’s degree in math from Albany State University and a master’s degree in Post-Secondary Education from Troy State University. She earned an Ed.S. degree from Georgia Southwestern State University.
The other DCSS TOY finalists are William Wright III, Albany Middle; Carol Boges, West Town Elementary; Kanese Rachel, Lincoln Elementary; Jane Maples, Lake Park Elementary; Timothy Hardwick, Radium Springs Elementary; Dorcus Robinson, Turner Elementary, and Jillian Lockette, Alice Coachman Elementary.
Dougherty County’s 2018 Teacher of the Year will be announced at a banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Merry Acres Events Center.
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