Hello and welcome to my online portfolio. My name is Joe Alfieri and I am currently pursuing my Masters in Adolescent Education at Oswego State University. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2009 and I will be certified to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12.

This portfolio was created to highlight my experiences and beliefs as I continue to learn and grow as a future educator. Inside these pages you will find works from my graduate studies that will give you an idea of how I will apply my personality, style, beliefs, and knowledge in a classroom environment.

“Education, then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of man, – the balance-wheel of the social machinery.” – Horace Mann

It is my belief that every child can learn and grow if they are made to be a priority in the eyes of their teacher. My students will understand that they can all succeed and that I will do everything in my power to make that happen. The success that I am seeking for my students is not simply a passing grade and move on to their next year of school; I want to teach students to become lifelong learners because with a passion for education they can continue to grow and overcome any number of obstacles that they may be faced with.

Please enjoy my portfolio and feel free to contact me at jalfieri@oswego.edu