Currently in my 1st year as a 5th grade English language arts and social studies teacher in Texas. I have previously taught 4th grade Elar/SS and art/music to K-5th grade students, served as an classroom interventionist, special education aide, and substitute. I have also taught children's theater classes to K-8th grade students.
Heavily influenced by the teachings of Ron Clark and the teachers of RCA Academy. Emphasis on a balance between engagement and curriculum. Energetic, lots of music, movement, collaboration, and of course lots of laughter.
New Teacher of the Year May 2012
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Navarro College Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Texas A&M Commerce ESL and GT certified RCA (Ron Clark Academy) trained AVID trained
I live in Texas with my husband, our amazing 2 boys, and dog Marty McFly. My passion is student engagement and creating ways to bring the excitement of learning back into the classroom.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, Drama, ELA Test Prep, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Writing, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, The New Year, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community