Exceptional English Educator: Mrs. Lurgio
Caroline Lurgio, a teacher known for her humour and socially active life, has an interesting background that extends beyond the classroom. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lurgio's journey is a testament to her passion for life and her pursuit of balance.
Lurgio's athletic prowess is not limited to her competitive cycling career. She has also honed her skills in surfing, racing sailboats, and playing soccer in the city of angels. However, it was her love for soccer that led her to the collegiate level, where she played Division 1 at Colorado College. After securing her bachelor's degree, Lurgio continued her soccer career, playing for women's national team feeder teams for two seasons.
Her cycling career took off after a stint in New Zealand and Memphis, TN. Lurgio's dedication and skill were rewarded when she won the Pan-American Championship for the Women's 45-49 age group. She continues to compete, often with her husband, and they receive support in the form of free childcare.
Lurgio's teaching career began at Corvallis High School, where she started her first job while coaching soccer. She finds teaching English similar to coaching soccer, and she emphasizes bringing activity into the classroom, such as going on walks during block periods.
Lurgio encourages balance in her students' lives, both in terms of work and leisure. She denounces the issue of students becoming overwhelmed with the expectations of colleges and believes that the importance of teachers lies less in what they teach and more in the relationships they create.
However, Lurgio acknowledges the challenges posed by the shift in work ethic following Covid, with some students withdrawing themselves more during online learning. She finds it difficult to build relationships with these students, but she remains committed to fostering a balanced and engaging learning environment for all.
In her personal life, Lurgio leads with passion and balance, a philosophy she encourages her students to adopt. Despite the ups and downs of her athletic and academic journey, Lurgio's story is a testament to her resilience and her commitment to living a fulfilled life.
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- Caroline Lurgio's athletic pursuits reach beyond competitive cycling, including surfing, racing sailboats, and playing soccer; her love for soccer even led her to the collegiate level at Colorado College.
- After winning the Pan-American Championship for the Women's 45-49 age group, Lurgio continues to compete in cycling, often alongside her husband who provides her with free childcare.
- Starting her career as a teacher at Corvallis High School, Lurgio finds parallels between coaching soccer and teaching English, emphasizing the use of activity within the classroom environment.
- Lurgio advocates for a balanced lifestyle in her students, challenging the perceived pressures of college expectations and highlighting the importance of teacher-student relationships over curriculum.
- Despite the challenges posed by the shift in work ethic following Covid, Lurgio remains committed to fostering an engaging and balanced learning environment for all, despite finding it difficult to build relationships with some withdrawn students.
- Lurgio's personal life is guided by balance and passion, a philosophy she encourages her students to adopt, even as she reflects on the ups and downs of her own athletic and academic journey.
- Beyond her involvement in sports, Lurgio's interests extend to food-and-drink, home-and-garden, education-and-self-development, personal-growth, career-development, and sports-betting.
- Lurgio's unique blend of career as a teacher, sports enthusiast, and participant in various activities demonstrate her commitment to living a fulfilled life, contributing to her reputation as a humorous, socially active individual both within and beyond the classroom.
