1teach2learn

I am starting my 13th year as an educator, however I have worked with children for 18 years in Montessori, as well. Currently, I teach 1st and 2nd grade ELA and SS. I have taught Health/Tech to K-5, 1st and 3rd grade self contained and also 4th grade self contained. I have also taught 7th and 8th grade Reading/Literature.

Our classroom, the students and mine, is a learner centered area where we focus on becoming sound problem solvers thorough the use of higher level questions, activities and also by having growth mindsets. We may not know the answer or "stink at math", but we just do not know the answer YET and stinking at math is a temporary easy fix with a positive growth mindset.

My short stories and poetry can be found in Perspectives Literary Magazine (2000) Inkling Literary Magazine (2005) Volt Literary Magazine (2011)

I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from the University of Houston in 2010.

Being a teacher has its definite perks, such as giving us this invitation to join our students on their journey through understanding. I could not imagine holding another position, as my career, that would carry as much meaning. Currently, I teach 1st and 2nd grade ELA and SS. I am also a mom to a creative, kind 10 year old person. :) I love working with and educating kiddos and learning from them too!