I am certified to teach K-8th grade. My first year of teaching, I taught science to 150 8th graders! Teaching first grade is where my heart is, and I've been fortunate enough to teach firsties for the past eight years.
I like to make learning hands-on, kid-friendly, and interesting! I teach as much as possible by using a workshop approach. Some of my "teacher idols" are Debbie Miller, Lucy Calkins, and Sharon Taberski.
NBCT
B.S. - Psychology M.Ed. - Elementary Education M.Ed. - Literacy, Language, and Culture - Reading Specialist
I get the privilege of spending my days with great students, supportive staff and administration, and a wonderful husband, daughter, and son. I am a pretty lucky gal!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Spring, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators