The Peanut Circus

I have been teaching for many years in various schools in the Philadelphia area and have always loved it! Over the course of my career, I have taught several grade levels as well. I tend to enjoy 4th, 5th and 6th graders the most! I love the sense of humor children have, and I feel so grateful that I can spend every day with them!

I believe that children learn best when they are having fun. Lessons should never be monotonous; they need to be visually appealing, challenging, and motivating. I strive to keep my students engaged! Creativity and a sense of humor are integral parts of my teaching style. I also enjoy incorporating art and music into my lessons when possible.

I have been honored to serve as a mentor for numerous student teachers during my many years in the classroom and continue to love doing this. Although I have received honors/awards from both my university and school district, my greatest honor is hearing former students (many of whom are now adults) tell me I made a difference in their lives or inspired them. Some have even returned to tell me they want to become (or have become) teachers because of me. I can't think of anything better!

I am constantly learning and growing as an educator. In addition to my own graduate and postgraduate studies, I am always looking for new professional development opportunities.

I love sports, movies, music, and antiquing. I also love spending time outdoors with my family. I hope you enjoy my products as much as I enjoy creating them for TPT!