Hello and welcome to EDUC 270 Children’s Literature! My name is Sara Novak and I am very pleased to be your professor this Fall. I recently graduated with my Master's in Child & Adolescent Development from the University of La Verne, CA. I am excited to be starting a new adventure and sharing my 15 years of work experience with all of you. 

It is of utmost importance to me that everyone feels welcome and comfortable in our class environment. Together, we have a shared responsibility to create a safe, productive, and engaging learning experience. As a class, we will be participating in discussions, role-playing activities, and small group projects. We will be reflecting on our own experiences and sharing them with the greater classroom community. Your engagement in this course is very important, as the professor is not the only teacher.

Once again, welcome to EDUC 270! Please, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I can’t wait to work with all of you and I look forward to supporting your learning this semester! 

Prof. Novak