I am entering my 12th year of teaching, now in a second-grade classroom. I worked for 2 years at a public elementary school as a Title One Math & Reading Coach for 3rd and 4th grades. I then worked for 5 years at a private Christian school where I taught first, second, and third grades. I am currently in a public school district, teaching second grade!
I'm a hands-on teacher. I am creative, passionate, and will try just about ANYTHING to engage my students! I love for my students to be hands-on and creative in their learning too!
GPD Employees' Grant Foundation - 2-time recipient totally $12,000+ 2020 Voya Unsung Heroes Award 2021 Ohio Teacher of the Year nominee
I graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, licensed to teach Pre-K to 3 in Ohio with a Reading Endorsement. with a 4-5 Endorsement from Walsh University. I recently completed my Masters in Educational Administration from YSU and serve as the Board of Education President at my alma mater as well as the local Career Tech Center.
I am a mom to an amazing First Grader, Clara Jean!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Other (Performing Arts), Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Library Skills, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Mental Math, Valentine's Day, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Test Preparation, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community