English Language Arts Teacher 29 Years Secondary Educational Technology Curriculum Specialist 1 Year Activities Director Assistant Principal
I make high-quality resources that are standards-based and engaging to all learners. I value rigorous lessons with a collaborative model. All my lessons are created with the belief that not only do students need to read and write every day--they need to know that we, their teachers, believe in them. So, whether I'm creating material for my ELA, AVID, or leadership classes, my lessons are scaffolded to allow for differentiation, conversation, and collaboration.
PTSA Honorary Service Award, Administrator (2020) Gold Ribbon Award for All-Star Service Program (2017) Ladera Ranch Middle School Teacher of the Year (2017) Presidential Volunteer Service Award for 200+ hours of service (2012-2017) California League of Middle Schools Teacher of the Year, Finalist (2014) CUSD Middle School Teacher of the Year (1996, 2016) Orange County Teacher of the Year (1997)
Boston University: Master of Arts, Teaching (1989) University of California, Irvine: Bachelor of Arts, English (1988) University of California, Irvine: Minor in Psychology
I have been an educator for 34 years, and I'm still going strong. After teaching for 29 years, I recently became an administrator. I currently serve as assistant principal to a high school in Southern California. While I am no longer delivering instruction on a daily basis, I continue to care deeply about curriculum and instruction. I am passionate about learning and growing professionally, and I'm excited to be able to share my resources with you.
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Science, Arts & Music, Drama, Health, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, Cooking, Writing, Oral Communication, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Informational Text, Student Council, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning