Brittany Wilson's teaching philosophy focuses on integration. She integrates concepts to make connections for students and bring real-world examples into the classroom. For example, she taught plot elements and introductory paragraphs together by relating them both to movie previews. Students then wrote a short story applying these concepts. Wilson believes integrating concepts from different subject areas and the outside world gives students more purpose in learning. An outstanding teacher designs assessments first to clearly outline expectations and guide lesson planning. This ensures students are prepared and not set up to fail. Multiple layers of instruction, like applying concepts from different perspectives, provide different lenses for students to understand ideas beyond their own views. An engaging classroom environment fuels excitement while also preparing students for